Inpatient ID Pharmacist — Antimicrobial Stewardship

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks an Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist to lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and improve patient outcomes. The role collaborates with ID consult service, participates in rounds, and reviews orders to optimize antimicrobial use.

The pharmacist will precept students and residents, engage in quality improvement and scholarly activities, and contribute to drug policy development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications.
• Advanced pharmacy knowledge of pharmacy terminology and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a healthcare system resource on principles and practices of antimicrobial stewardship and also co-chair the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee.
• Attend daily multidisciplinary rounds with the Infectious Disease consult service.
• Prospective order review.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns and/or residents.
• Conduct quality improvement projects.
• Engage in scholarly activity.
• Drug policy development.

Skills

Medical diagnosis

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Pharmacy terminology

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PharmD

ACPE education

PGY1 Acute Care Residency

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks an Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist to lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and improve patient outcomes. The role collaborates with ID consult service, participates in rounds, and reviews orders to optimize antimicrobial use.

The pharmacist will precept students and residents, engage in quality improvement and scholarly activities, and contribute to drug policy development.