Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist
Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association · Philadelphia, PA · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Pharmacist provides safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care, developing evidence-based pharmacotherapy plans focused on patient outcomes and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Deliver pharmaceutical care tailored to specific patient care areas.
- Coordinate resources to ensure timely, efficient, and appropriate medication therapy.
- Interpret, clarify, and monitor physicians' medication orders and patient laboratory results.
- Review medication profiles for safety issues, contraindications, and interactions.
- Recommend formulary alternatives and advise medical staff on drug therapies.
- Provide detailed drug information and discharge medication counseling.
- Collaborate with medical teams, make rounds, and verify proper dosing based on pharmacokinetics.
- Prepare compounded and sterile medications using aseptic techniques.
- Supervise pharmacy staff and interns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Assist in resolving pharmacy-related clinical problems and participate in policy review.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals are essential.