Clinical Pharmacist, Drug Information Services- PRN

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Clinical Pharmacist – Antimicrobial Stewardship / Infectious Diseases 

This pharmacist will join an established Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) consisting of pharmacists and physicians. This position will provide the opportunity to further develop and expand the existing ASP. This pharmacist will serve as a clinical resource to providers and nurses as well as the Department of Pharmacy Services. This position, in conjunction with the stewardship team will identify opportunities to improve antimicrobial prescribing across the University of Utah Health system. Additional roles will include implementing stewardship interventions and tracking and evaluating the impact of these interventions for patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. This position works collaboratively with providers, nurses, and pharmacists as well as other teams across the system. This position will be responsible for Antimicrobial Stewardship and support for the General Infectious Diseases Consult service. This position also offers the opportunity to teach learners (students, residents) and participate in clinical research. As a starting expectation, this would consist of a majority of in-person work.

The following outlines the responsibilities that are included but are not limited to the following functions:

• Develop inpatient and outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in conjunction with the physician and pharmacy ASP Co-Leaders.
• Provide rounding pharmacist support for the General Infectious Diseases Consult service
• Maintain existing protocols for approval of restricted antimicrobials, prospective audit and feedback of broad-spectrum antimicrobials and optimizing use of infectious diseases rapid diagnostics. Target interventions include documentation of stewardship recommendations using progress notes in the medical record.
• Participate in in-person “handshake rounds”/prospective audit and feedback with physician co-lead.
• Participate in antibiotic allergy de-labeling interventions which includes in-person patient discussion and education.
• Share antimicrobial stewardship pager duties with other team members. The antimicrobial stewardship pager is staffed 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm and takes calls for restricted antimicrobials and assistance with other stewardship related provider and pharmacist questions. This is split with the rest of the stewardship team.
• Develop new protocols and manage antimicrobial stewardship projects and initiatives.
• Analyze antimicrobial utilization data and other program outcome data and prepare and present reports.
• Mentor front line pharmacists regarding optimal infectious diseases care and antimicrobial stewardship, including participation in and leading quarterly stewardship-focused grand rounds.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees to improve patient safety, therapeutic outcomes, and cost savings.
• Be responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
• Design and provide effective in-service education for physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other practitioners on antimicrobial use issues.

This position will strongly prefer candidates with PGY-2 Infectious Disease Residency and prior antimicrobial stewardship experience (2 years experience or more preferred). Data management skills also preferred in order to assess utilization and impact of antimicrobial interventions.

Responsibilities

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Ability and willingness to train department trainees (eg students, residents, new staff).
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• Advanced degree (PharmD or MS) or equivalent clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrated human relation, effective communication, and computer literacy skills.
• Additional qualifications may be required depending on area the pharmacist is primarily assigned to work. Examples of additional qualifications could include basic or advanced life-support training, residency training, or certifications.

Licenses Required

• Current licensure to dispense controlled substances in the State of Utah.
• One of the following
• Current Pharmacist license in the State of Utah (Obtain within 90 days of starting residency)
• Current time-limited license to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Utah. The time-limited license is issued in cases of State Emergencies and are valid only during the time frame indicated.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Residency training.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Color Determination, Listening, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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