Wichita, Kansas
Pharmacist - Infectious Disease Job Opening in Wichita, Kansas - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Disease:
The Advanced Diseases will coordinate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, evidence-based antimicrobial treatment to improve patient outcomes. This pharmacist will have opportunities to collaborate with other infectious diseases pharmacists and physicians across the country. The pharmacist will work closely with the ID medical director, microbiology department, infection prevention and control practitioners, and the quality department to guide appropriate antimicrobial utilization, both formally and informally, through the antibiotic subcommittee of the pharmacy and therapeutics committee. In addition, this person will track and report antibiotic utilization, compile data to measure program results, develop and publish the organization?s antibiogram and educate providers. Participation in the multi-disciplinary stewardship program to maximize patient safety, consulting on therapeutic regimens, and developing protocols will be performed to ensure optimal drug therapy in all situations. The pharmacist will work in conjunction with the medical staff and the team of pharmacists to continue to develop and improve clinical pharmacy practice through daily patient care and the implementation of innovative clinical pharmacy services. The individual will be expected to participate in the professional development of healthcare providers including pharmacists, pharmacy residents, physicians, medical residents, medical students, and nursing personnel. Opportunities exist for faculty appointment, and to conduct and publish clinical research. The individual will be responsible for mentoring and precepting pharmacy students and PGY1 pharmacy residents.
The candidate must have a PharmD and advanced training (i.e. residency, fellowship, and/or board certification) or extensive equivalent experience. Infectious Diseases specialty residency
and experience are strongly preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Doctorate
Required experience:
Infectious Disease Pharmacy: 2 years
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