Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship
Co-Chair of the Women & Infants Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, working with Infectious Disease Physicians, Clinical Microbiologists, Infection Prevention Practitioners, Hospital Epidemiologist, and Obstetric Medicine to enhance antimicrobial stewardship—including appropriate selection, dosing, route, and duration of antimicrobial therapy. Provides clinical support to the Department of Medicine as a member of the Infectious Disease section, delivers education and support to patients, caretakers, and staff, and performs other related duties.
Responsibilities
- Co-Chair the Women & Infants Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
- Collaborate with Infectious Disease Physicians, Clinical Microbiologists, Infection Prevention Practitioners, Hospital Epidemiologist, and Obstetric Medicine to optimize antimicrobial use.
- Ensure appropriate selection, dosing, route, and duration of antimicrobial therapy.
- Provide clinical support to the Department of Medicine’s Infectious Disease section.
- Educate and support patients, caretakers, and hospital staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Registered Pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island or eligible for state licensure.
- Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) in Pharmacy Practice or Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS).
- Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) in Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy preferred.
- Advanced certification in Antimicrobial Stewardship (SIDP/MAD-ID) required.
- Board certification or board eligible in Infectious Disease (BCIDP) preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Antimicrobial Stewardship Program management.
- Demonstrated expertise in pharmacotherapy related to Infectious Disease.
About Us
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization driving medical research, attracting top specialty-trained physicians, and delivering renowned services and innovative programs. CNE engages in critical community health discussions and is transforming the future of health care.