Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) serves as Co-Chair of the Women & Infants Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. The Pharmacy Specialist ASP works with the Infectious Disease Physicians, Clinical Microbiologists, Infection Prevention Practitioners, Hospital Epidemiologist and Obstetric Medicine to enhance antimicrobial stewardship, an activity that includes appropriate selection, dosing, route, and duration of antimicrobial therapy. The successful candidate will also provide clinical support to the Department of Medicine as a member of the Infectious Disease section. Provides education and support to patients/caretakers and staff, and performs other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy required. Must be Registered Pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island or eligible for state licensure. Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) in Pharmacy Practice or Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) required. Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) in Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy is preferred. Advanced certification in Antimicrobial Stewardship (SIDP/MAD-ID) required. Board certification or board eligible in Infectious Disease (BCIDP) preferred. Must demonstrate required knowledge and expertise of pharmacotherapy in Infectious Disease and experience in Antimicrobial Stewardship Program management (2 year minimum) required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.