Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Disease, Full-Time, (In-Patient) at University Medical Center of El Paso – El Paso, Texas

Job Description:

The Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist leads efforts in promoting appropriate utilization of antimicrobial to improve patient outcomes, minimize adverse drug events, antimicrobial resistance, and costs. Serve as a healthcare system resource on principles and practices of antimicrobial stewardship and also co-chair the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee. Other major responsibilities include: attending daily multidisciplinary rounds with the Infectious Disease consult service; prospective order review; precepting pharmacy students, interns and/or residents; conduct quality improvement projects; scholarly activity; and drug policy development.

Required Skills:

1. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.


2. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service.


3. Effective oral and written communication skills.


4. Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications.


5. Advanced Pharmacy knowledge of pharmacy terminology and procedures.


6. Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws

Required Experience:

Work Experience:

Three years of experience working Acute Care Inpatient Pharmacy

Graduation from PGY1 Acute Care Residency preferred and will substitute for two years of experience

License/Registration/Certification

Current Texas Pharmacy License required

Infectious Disease Certification from Board of Pharmacy Specialties, or obtain certification within 3 year of hire.

Certification in ACPE accredited Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program

ACPE Compounded Sterile Products within 3 months of hire and Bi-Annual IV competency demonstration.

Education and Training:

Graduated from accredited School of Pharmacy.

ACPE approved continuing education per year sufficient to maintain BPS Infectious Disease Certification.