University of Miami-posted about 18 hours ago
Full-time
Miami, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

This position aims to advance the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) capabilities across the University of Miami Health System to the ambulatory care clinics and multi-specialty facilities of the health system. The goals include to improve clinical outcomes by optimizing antimicrobial use, enhance resource utilization while decreasing therapeutic resistance and adverse events, and to bridge transitions of care between acute and ambulatory settings.

  • Takes responsibility for establishing and expanding clinical services to the ambulatory clinics and facilities, as well as implementing and supporting the organization's ASP goals and initiatives
  • Assists the Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) team in the appropriate dosing, indication and administration of antimicrobial therapies
  • Participates in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) ambulatory ASP initiatives to enhance quality of healthcare services provided
  • Provides pharmacy consultation services for providers caring for patients in ambulatory settings across the health system
  • Advocates for optimal antimicrobial use to improve clinical outcomes, prevent drug resistance, and enhance safety
  • Promotes the safe and appropriate use of vaccines
  • Develops medication and vaccine protocols, order sets, and facilitates medication and vaccine utilization reviews and PI projects
  • Provides mentorship and is a clinical resource for staff, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other healthcare providers in area of expertise
  • Tracks key performance indicators for quantifying the success of stewardship interventions across ambulatory facilities
  • Tracks and reports antimicrobial usage and cost metrics to clinical systems, clinical program leaders, and other stakeholders in the ambulatory setting
  • Participates in ambulatory and system-level antimicrobial stewardship research initiatives
  • Prepares and delivers antimicrobial stewardship-related presentations to stakeholders and learners
  • Conducts case reviews of adverse events associated with antimicrobial use and reviews cases of poor outcomes due to antimicrobial mismanagement
  • This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified)
  • License to practice pharmacy in the state of Florida
  • Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or 3 years of relevant clinical experience, particularly in the ambulatory care setting
  • Effective communication and management skills
  • Proficient in interpreting and utilizing data for decision-making
  • Skilled in teaching, guiding, and mentoring professionals
  • Strong project and program management experience
  • Experienced in antimicrobial stewardship, medication policy, medication safety, and formulary management within the ambulatory care setting
  • Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP)
  • The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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