Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- System Antimicrobial Stewardship

Location: Chicago, IllinoisBusiness Unit: Rush Medical CenterHospital: Rush University Medical CenterDepartment: Pharmacy Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $53.73 - $84.63 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.Position Summary: The System Antimicrobial Stewardship – Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (ASP-ID) is a clinical pharmacy specialist and leader responsible for the development, implementation, and documentation of the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) across Rush University Health System (Rush). This includes providing multidisciplinary education on safe antimicrobial use, creating and implementing guidelines, collaborating with multidisciplinary clinicians, administrators, and support staff across the system, and analyzing metrics for antimicrobial utilization to satisfy new and existing CDC and Joint Commission standards. The ASP-ID pharmacist will be responsible for developing and coordinating innovative clinical pharmacy programs across RUSH sites conducting scholarly and research activities and interdisciplinary teaching. To support the effectiveness of ASP initiatives, the ASP-ID pharmacist will maintain on-site service coverage rounding with inpatient ID team(s). The ASP-ID pharmacist will serve as a key faculty member in postgraduate pharmacy training programs and affiliated colleges of pharmacy. This position will focus their efforts on ASP support at Rush Oak Park hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center. Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities of the ASP-ID Pharmacist: Develops metrics for performance and maintenance of ASP. Participates in the provision of pharmaceutical patient care through ASP staffing and clinical rounds. Participates in restricted/protected antimicrobial approval. Participate in ASP coordinated education of healthcare professionals across RUSH sites and external partners. Serves as a liaison to other healthcare providers in the ASP. Coordinate the implementation of identified ASP initiatives while assisting with maintaining relevant required regulatory standards. Assists with the strategic implementation of Department of Pharmacy and RUSH quality initiatives. Serve as a core preceptor for postgraduate year 1 and 2 (PGY1 and PGY2) pharmacy residents and students. Document clinical interventions in EPIC. Participate in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee of the System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Complete medication use evaluations (MUE) and new drug and therapeutic class reviews for P&T as assigned. Provide pharmacy representation in multidisciplinary committees, when appropriate. Additional Clinical/Operational Responsibilities include: Evaluate, clarify, and verify EPIC orders for therapeutic appropriateness, when necessary. Serve as content expert for ID related drug shortages. Participate in safety event (SE) reporting. Facilitate patient medication reconciliation and discharge teaching when requested. Maintain working knowledge of medical center and departmental policies and procedure. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy. Illinois Pharmacist License. Minimum of four years of Clinical Pharmacy experience OR PGY 1 residency completed within the last seven years, which includes Clinical / Specialty Pharmacy experience. Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems. Preferred Job Qualifications: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Completion of a PGY2 pharmacy residency in Infectious Disease and/or an Infectious Disease focused Fellowship. Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy prior to or within 18 months of hire. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, strong clinical acumen and understanding of medical literature, and ability to drive large-scale projects forward. Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy prior to hire (required within 12 months of hire). Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.