Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Healthcare Epidemiology Program works to eliminate Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) in Maine through surveillance, outbreak response, and partnership with federal, state, and local healthcare stakeholders. This role directly supports statewide efforts to reduce AR, improve antimicrobial stewardship, and strengthen public health preparedness. The Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Specialist will provide expert support in analyzing antimicrobial utilization and resistance data, advancing antimicrobial stewardship performance across healthcare facilities, and improving statewide AR reduction initiatives. This role includes evaluating AR data sources, leading performance improvement efforts, engaging healthcare leaders, and supporting educational outreach and statewide AR campaigns.
Requirements
- Pharmacist credential (RPh or PharmD).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a clinical, retail, or consulting pharmacist.
- Experience analyzing antibiotic utilization (AU) data across various data sets.
- Proven ability to lead statewide or large-scale antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Skilled in hosting and managing virtual meetings (Teams, Zoom).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to simplify complex scientific concepts for varied audiences.
- Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (required for in‑state travel).
- MUST BE LOCATED IN MAINE
Nice To Haves
- Certificate training in Antimicrobial Stewardship (SIDP, MAD-ID, etc.).
- Experience with environmental or public health–related AR/AMS initiatives.
- Experience engaging healthcare leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated success preparing performance reports and data-driven insights.
Responsibilities
- Identify, access, and evaluate AR datasets (e.g., NHSN AU/AR, Medicare Part D, CDC Patient Safety Atlas, All-Payer Claims Data).
- Lead statewide antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) performance improvement initiatives across healthcare facility types.
- Collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes, and other partners to increase adherence to AMS core elements.
- Develop AR/AMS educational materials for frontline healthcare workers and the public.
- Support annual Antibiotics Awareness Week activities, including social media, educational content, and presentations.
- Engage healthcare facility leadership to discuss AMS strategies and AR reduction opportunities.
- Use data to identify priority areas and determine baseline and success metrics for AR reduction activities.
- Partner with Infection Preventionists on onsite or virtual assessments of facility antimicrobial practices.
- Chair or co-chair state AR/AMS workgroups.
- Submit weekly activity reports and monthly progress reports (as applicable).
- Additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
