Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

3 days ago

Newark, Delaware, United States University Hospital, Newark NJ Full time $127,898 - $186,180
Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Infectious Disease) is to promote the safe, effective, and optimal use of antimicrobial agents across University Hospital. This role focuses on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based clinical practice, providing direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team or functioning independently as a subject matter expert in infectious disease pharmacotherapy

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Leads assessment, prioritization, planning, and implementation of antimicrobial therapy management initiatives. Evaluates medication use data and collaborates with stakeholders to develop action plans that optimize antimicrobial use, reduce hospital costs, and improve patient outcomes.
  • Designs and recommends patient-specific antimicrobial dosing regimens and protocols, approved by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. These are based on pharmacokinetic/pharmacologic profiles, comorbid conditions, concurrent therapies, and other relevant patient factors to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.
  • Screens and monitor patients on antimicrobial therapy to ensure appropriate agent selection, dosing, and duration; evaluates for IV-to-oral conversion opportunities; adjusts doses for renal or hepatic impairment; and performs pharmacokinetic assessments to optimize therapy.
  • Demonstrate leadership in antimicrobial stewardship by organizing and preparing for Antibiotic Sub-Committee meetings, managing the anti-infective formulary, developing evidence-based medication use criteria in collaboration with medical staff, and working with the microbiology lab to maintain and update the hospital antibiogram.
  • Actively participates in the Anti-Infective Sub-Committee of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Required:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy is required.
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residency in Infectious Diseases is preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of hospital experience with advanced clinical responsibilities is required.
  • Board Certification in a specialized area (e.g., BCIDP) is required within one (1) year of hire or upon meeting BPS eligibility criteria.
  • Must hold an active license as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of New Jersey.

What We Offer

  • Paid Time Off (PTO
  • Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected salary range for this position is Min $127,898.00 – Mid $155,225.00 – Max $ 186,180.00 per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you.

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