Critical Care Pharmacist

6 days ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States CoxHealth Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1080 Inpatient Pharmacy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

  • Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
  • Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
  • Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
  • Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
  • Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.​
  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Job Profile Summary
This pharmacist position is responsible for leading and managing both clinical and operational pharmacy services across the CoxHealth enterprise related to antimicrobial stewardship in an effort to optimize the use of antimicrobial agents. This role involves collaboration with medical staff, infection preventionists, and microbiologists to ensure use of evidence-based practices, to minimize resistance, and to improve patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

• Monitor and review antimicrobial prescriptions to promote appropriate use and dosing.

• Provide clinical guidance to healthcare providers on the selection and management of antimicrobial therapies.

• Analyze and report antimicrobial utilization and resistance patterns.

• Educate medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff on best practices in antimicrobial use.

• Develop policies and protocols that align with institutional goals and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Joint Commission, CDC).

• Collaborate with infection prevention, microbiology, and IT teams to ensure data-driven decision-making.

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, clinical consultations, and infection control meetings.

• Stay updated on emerging trends, guidelines, and resistance patterns in infectious diseases.

The individual must display maturity, independence, initiative, and strong communication skills. In addition, individuals will exemplify the CoxHealth mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with CoxHealth policies and procedures.

◦ Education
Required: Missouri Pharmacist license, B.S. in Pharmacy required
Preferred: Pharm.D. degree preferred
◦ Experience

• Required: Two years of residency, including a one-year specialty residency in infectious diseases / antimicrobial stewardship OR

• One year of general residency plus two years of current direct-patient care with an emphasis in infectious diseases / antimicrobial stewardship activities OR

• Five years of current direct-patient care experience with an emphasis in infectious diseases/antimicrobial stewardship activities

• Preferred: 1-2 years Antimicrobial management/stewardship experience preferred
◦ Skills

• Individual would spend approximately 60% of the time with patient-centered responsibilities and 40% completing committee and special project responsibilities.

• Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, other computer systems software, copiers, fax machines and other office equipment as necessary.
◦ Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Active Board Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or expected within 3 years of starting the position

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