Infectious Diseases Pharmacist — Antimicrobial Stewardship Pro

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an Infectious Diseases Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care with emphasis on antimicrobial therapy. The role includes initiating and developing antimicrobial utilization programs, teaching physicians, nurses, and pharmacists about antimicrobial use, and collaborating across departments to implement policies for antimicrobials.

The position requires a PharmD, California license, and ≥2 years of hospital inpatient experience or an ASHP-accredited

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Active California Pharmacist license required.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital inpatient experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency.
• PGY2 residency training in Infectious Disease strongly preferred.
• Antimicrobial stewardship experience highly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and implement utilization management programs related to anti-infectives.
• Actively participate in patient care decisions regarding drug therapy for infectious diseases.
• Provide physician, nurse, and pharmacist education regarding antimicrobial use.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees and liaise with other departments to enforce antimicrobial policies.
• Complete operational and clinical projects; cross-train to central and decentralized Pharmacy areas as assigned by Management.

Skills

Active California Pharmacist license

Infectious disease pharmacology

Antimicrobial stewardship

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking an Infectious Diseases Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care with emphasis on antimicrobial therapy. The role includes initiating and developing antimicrobial utilization programs, teaching physicians, nurses, and pharmacists about antimicrobial use, and collaborating across departments to implement policies for antimicrobials.

The position requires a PharmD, California license, and ≥2 years of hospital inpatient experience or an ASHP-accredited