Clinical Pharmacist AMS in Gastonia, North Carolina at CaroMont Health

Job Summary: Performs a wide variety of duties to help meet the pharmaceutical needs of the organization and its patients focusing on management of antimicrobial stewardship. Responsible for coordination of antimicrobial stewardship services for the organization to support safe, efficient, effective, equitable, timely, and patient-centered use of anti-infective medications while minimizing adverse effects and antimicrobial resistance. Creates and coordinates medication-related information to providers, staff, and community. Serves as a liaison to assigned patient care areas with responsibility for outcomes including patient satisfaction and quality measures. Mentors and educates pharmacy staff, residents, and students in area(s) of specialty. Coordinates delivery of pharmaceutical care within the assigned specialty by serving as the subject matter expert for order sets, patient care protocols, policy development / revision, and multidisciplinary rounds.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from a recognized college or university; current NC pharmacy license required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred. Completion of accredited PGY1 residency program or 2 years of equivalent clinical experience required; PGY2 Infectious Disease preferred. Board certification and SIDP Certification (in the absence of PGY2 ID residency) required within 12 months of hire. Excellent communication and teaching skills. Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology, procedures, and policies. Knowledge of quality measures. Considerable skill in performing pharmacy procedures; Considerable ability to communicate and effectively lead multidisciplinary teams; BLS, and ACLS is required within 120 days of start, or first available course offered by CaroMont, whichever occurs later. Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability