Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health•Brick, NJ

18d•$148,262

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases is responsible for clinical aspects of pharmaceutical patient care, working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize care for patients in Infectious Diseases. The role supports safe and effective drug therapy, antimicrobial stewardship, education, research, and pharmacy practice activities. The pharmacist also addresses the needs of the patient population by tailoring care and communication to factors such as age, culture, language, hearing, vision, development, and literacy.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with a minimum Pharm.D. degree.
Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency program with two years of pharmacy residency training in PGY2 Infectious Diseases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Registered Pharmacist License.

Responsibilities

Identify, resolve, and prevent drug-related problems.
Recommend and monitor drug therapy.
Participate in the department’s drug formulary review process, including preparing drug monographs for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee review.
Participate in drug guideline and order set development.
Participate in drug research-related activities.
Serve on Medical Center committees and service lines as dictated by areas of expertise.
Provide drug information to healthcare providers.
Serve as a departmental resource in areas of expertise, helping ensure drug treatment plans and therapies are safe and effective.
Participate in and assist with educational programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy students, and other healthcare providers.
Participate in the pharmacy student rotation program.
Participate in the Pharmacy Practice Residency program as a preceptor and member of the Residency Advisory Committee.
Participate in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and the Antimicrobial Utilization Sub-committee.
Assist with special projects as required.
Assist with medical use evaluations.
Assist with staffing as deemed necessary by the Director of Pharmacy.
Identify the needs of the patient population and modify and deliver care accordingly, including communicating at the patient’s, parent’s, or caregiver’s developmental, educational, and literacy level.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.