Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Infectious Diseases

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pennsylvania Health System Full time

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

  • Provides direct patient care activities by designing, recommending, monitoring, and evaluating patient-specific pharmacotherapy. Serves as the clinical pharmacy expert for a particular service line and is responsible for the training and education of pharmacists/technicians in clinical activities, competency assessment, development and implementation of clinical programs, P&T activities, formulary management, etc.

Schedule:

  • Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Weekends & Holidays: Not Required
  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Infectious Diseases Consult Service and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.

  • Participate in daily ID consult rounds; assess, monitor, and optimize antimicrobial therapy to ensure cost-effective, evidence-based outcomes.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for medical staff, the Pharmacy Department, and the Infectious Diseases team.
  • Coordinate pharmacotherapy initiatives and provide educational opportunities for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
  • Lead or contribute to quality improvement projects; recommend updates to policies and protocols to enhance pharmacy services.
  • Participate in off-hours on-call rotation to provide infectious diseases pharmacy support as needed.
  • Precept and mentor learners, including pharmacy students and PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents (Infectious Diseases, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine).

Credentials:

  • Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Required:

    • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited College of Pharmacy
    • Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
    • Completion of a PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Infectious Diseases
    • Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty Certification (BCIDP)
    • Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.



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