Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- System Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases

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.Summary: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. 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. Other information:Required Job Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.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.Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy.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:BLS Certification.ACLS Certification (or shall be obtained upon hire).Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Board Certification.Doctor of Pharmacy degree and residency certificate.Experience and strong knowledge base in specialty drug therapies. Responsibilities: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.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.