What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Disease, Full-Time, (In-Patient) position at UMC of El Paso?
Job Description:
The Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist leads efforts in promoting appropriate utilization of antimicrobial to improve patient outcomes, minimize adverse drug events, antimicrobial resistance, and costs. Serve as a healthcare system resource on principles and practices of antimicrobial stewardship and also co-chair the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee. Other major responsibilities include: attending daily multidisciplinary rounds with the Infectious Disease consult service; prospective order review; precepting pharmacy students, interns and/or residents; conduct quality improvement projects; scholarly activity; and drug policy development.
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of the 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
Required Experience:
Work Experience:
Three years of experience working Acute Care Inpatient Pharmacy
Graduation from PGY1 Acute Care Residency preferred and will substitute for two years of experience
License/Registration/Certification
Current Texas Pharmacy License required
Infectious Disease Certification from Board of Pharmacy Specialties, or obtain certification within 3 year of hire.
Certification in ACPE accredited Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program
ACPE Compounded Sterile Products within 3 months of hire and Bi-Annual IV competency demonstration.
Education and Training:
Graduated from accredited School of Pharmacy.
ACPE approved continuing education per year sufficient to maintain BPS Infectious Disease Certification.