Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Infectious Disease

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Infectious Disease is responsible for the provision of safe, effective, appropriate and cost-efficient medication therapy to patients in the area of Infectious Disease. Under direction of the Chief Pharmacy Officer he/she will assist in the planning, organizing and monitoring of the delivery of pharmacy services for all of Southern California Region.

• The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.
• Develops, enforces and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient and appropriate medication therapy use for patients receiving antimicrobials. Coordinates programs designed to minimize medication errors, adverse drug reactions and medication misuse with regards to medication preparations in Infectious Disease through improved reporting, analysis and follow-up.
• Oversees daily prospective audit of antimicrobials. Monitors patients in a specific unit/specialty service with includes collecting patient-specific data, interviewing patients, and identifying patient goals of therapy. Working with the Infectious Disease service to evaluate appropriate use of restricted antimicrobials. Compiles data and metrics on antimicrobial use include spend trend.
• Working with and co-chairing the Antimicrobial Stewardship committees across the system to maintain and update guidelines. Reporting data and findings to the Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Control and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees. Coordinating, facilitating, and promoting education, training, competency assessment and performance improvement of pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in the appropriate use of antimicrobials. Attends respective meetings at all Alta sites and travels to site on a regular base.
• Documents clinical interventions in a timely and professional manner. Monitors and reports drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient adherence issues .

Required Qualifications

• Three to five years in hospital practice emphasizing clinical pharmacy, pharmacokinetics and drug information services
• Licensed by the CA State Board of Pharmacy
• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Strong time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Clinical Pharmacist
• Doctor of Pharmacy and pharmacy residency (PGY2 ID)

Physical Requirements
Indicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting ‘checked’ on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Occasionally
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - None
• Driving - None