Pediatric ID Pharmacy Specialist for Antibiotic Stewardship

Orlando Health, Inc.

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children seeks a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to optimize antimicrobial therapy for neonatal, pediatric, and OB/GYN patients at Arnold Palmer and Winnie Palmer campuses.

The role collaborates with ID physicians and multidisciplinary teams to advance stewardship, education, and research across a large academic center.

Qualifications

Pharmacy degree (B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy) is required.
Two (2) years completion of an ASHP-accredited residency or Fellowship in specialty area or one (1) year plus experience; or five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience.
Must be licensed as a pharmacist by the Florida Board of Pharmacy or obtain license within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform antimicrobial stewardship activities including review of infections and antimicrobial utilization.
Participate in Infectious Diseases Consult Service rounds with ID attendings and provide evidence-based recommendations.
Support development and maintenance of antimicrobial stewardship protocols and clinical pathways.
Analyze antimicrobial utilization and resistance data; contribute to antibiograms.
Collaborate with Infection Prevention, Microbiology, Sepsis, Quality, and Clinical Operations teams on system-wide initiatives.
Precept pharmacy residents and students in infectious diseases and stewardship learning experiences.
Participate in clinical research and scholarly activities related to infectious diseases and stewardship.
Provide education to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, residents, and students.