UHealth Antibiotic Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist - Full Time

Overview This position aims to advance the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) capabilities across the University of Miami Health System to ambulatory care clinics and multi-specialty facilities. The goals include improving clinical outcomes by optimizing antimicrobial use, enhancing resource utilization while decreasing therapeutic resistance and adverse events, and bridging transitions of care between acute and ambulatory settings. Responsibilities 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 line indicates the duties described are not all-inclusive; duties may be expanded as necessary. Core Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP). Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes 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. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Miami