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ClinicalPharmacySpecialist–PGY2-IDResidencyProgramDirector
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“Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – PGY2-ID Residency Program Director. Skills: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY2-ID Residency Program Director, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases. responsible for all aspects of the medication use system in a designated clinical area. daily monitoring, assessment and recommendations for pharmacotherapy”
What You'll Achieve.
monitor antimicrobial use metrics and report outcomes to hospital leadership; reports outcomes to hospital leadership; reduce drug errors and preventable ADEs
Industry & Context.
assessment and recommendations for pharmacotherapy; Evaluates all drug therapy for appropriate indications, dosage, drug interactions and monitors patients’ regimen for effectiveness & adverse drug events and intervenes as appropriate; Identifies opportunities for cost savings and optimal medication use
code blue response
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college of pharmacy or a PharmD with at least 2 years of hospital experience, PGY-1 Residency Training with minimum 3 years of experience in Infectious diseases, Current registration as a Pharmacist in Massachusetts is required within 90 days of hire, BLS/ACLS required
Nice to Have
PGY2 Training in infectious diseases, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialty certification in specialty area (BCIDP) required within 1 year of hire if not present
What You'll Do.
responsible for all aspects of the medication use system in a designated clinical area
assessment and recommendations for pharmacotherapy
interdisciplinary patient care and education to patients and team members
serves as the subject matter experts in their designated area
collaborating with pharmacy
nursing and other healthcare professionals
ensuring appropriate pharmaceutical care
Participates in the training and education of healthcare professionals
including pharmacists
lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives related to antimicrobial use and patient safety
lead formulary management
guideline development
monitor antimicrobial use metrics and report outcomes to hospital leadership
oversees antimicrobial stewardship activities
leads the local antimicrobial stewardship committee
monitors antimicrobial use metrics and reports outcomes to hospital leadership
active participant on the system antimicrobial stewardship committee
serves as the residency program director for the PGY2-ID program
implements and maintains departmental policies and procedures related to safe & appropriate use of antimicrobials
Participates in daily infectious diseases rounds and provides drug information and consultation with physicians
pharmacists and nurses regarding appropriate drug therapy and facilitates the drug ordering process
Evaluates all drug therapy for appropriate indications
drug interactions and monitors patients’ regimen for effectiveness & adverse drug events and intervenes as appropriate
Reviews the completeness and accuracy of medication profiles
Reconciles and updates profiles as required
Monitors the prescribing and use of high-risk medications
ensuring safe & appropriate use
Acts as a liaison between pharmacy
nursing and medical staff to educate health professionals regarding current drug-related procedures
guidelines and pathways
Identifies adverse drug events and participates in event reporting system & assist in management
prevention and development of process improvements to reduce drug errors and preventable ADEs
Participates in code blue response related to designated areas
Provides patient education during and prior to discharge as appropriate
Identifies opportunities for cost savings and optimal medication use to ensure appropriate patient selection for high-cost agents
Participates in multidisciplinary committees at the institution and health system level
Maintain individual portfolio demonstrating specialist level work to be reviewed annually
Serves as a preceptor to pharmacy students from local schools of pharmacy and PGY1 and PGY2 residents on infectious disease rotations
Serve on Residency Advisory Committee
Serve as the PGY2-ID residency program director
Participate in department activities aimed at professional development for all staff members including clinical pharmacists
residents and students
Advise trainees and clinical pharmacists in projects including but not limited to: medication use evaluation
Provide lectures for pharmacy
nursing and medical staff as needed focused on practice specific areas
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with pharmacy, medical, surgical, nursing and other healthcare professionals; Acts as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing and medical staff to educate health professionals; Participates in multidisciplinary committees at the institution and health system level
Communication Scope
effectively communicate with medical staff, pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals
Process & Methodology
quality improvement initiatives, formulary management, guideline development, medication use evaluation, research, continuing education, in-services, lectures
Full Job Description
Job Description **POSITION SUMMARY:** Reporting to, and under general guidance from, the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the medication use system in a designated clinical area. This encompasses daily monitoring, assessment and recommendations for pharmacotherapy, interdisciplinary patient care and education to patients and team members. The specialist serves as the subject matter experts in their designated area, collaborating with pharmacy, medical, surgical, nursing and other healthcare professionals, ensuring appropriate pharmaceutical care. Participates in the training and education of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, technicians, nurses and medical. Participates in the training and education of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, technicians, nurses and medical staff. The ID pharmacist is expected to lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives related to antimicrobial use and patient safety, lead formulary management, guideline development, monitor antimicrobial use metrics and report outcomes to hospital leadership. The ID clinical pharmacy specialist oversees antimicrobial stewardship activities, leads the local antimicrobial stewardship committee, monitors antimicrobial use metrics and reports outcomes to hospital leadership and should be an active participant on the system antimicrobial stewardship committee. Additionally, the ID clinical pharmacy specialist serves as the residency program director for the PGY2-ID program. **Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Infectious Diseases** **Department: Pharmacy** **Schedule: Full Time** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:** * Develops, implements and maintains departmental policies and procedures related to safe & appropriate use of antimicrobials * Participates in daily infectious diseases rounds and provides drug information and consultation with physicians, pharmacists and nurses regarding appropriate
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