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Pharmacist ( Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Manager)

Miami, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$138K/yr - $179K/yr

1+ years exp

The Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacist to co-lead the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP). The role involves managing the ASP, ensuring the effective use of antimicrobials, improving patient outcomes, and collaborating with healthcare providers.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Co-leads the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) along with the Provider Champion to provide clinical pharmacy antimicrobial stewardship subject matter expertise in the design, implementation, advancement, management and function of the ASP

Co-leads the implementation of facility-wide ASP activities based on nationally recognized guidelines and optimizing the facility's antimicrobial use and other metrics needed to identify areas for stewardship interventions

Develops and manages necessary programs and services such as consultation services for acute and chronic disease state management, patient therapeutic drug monitoring, patient and staff education, and comprehensive medication management (CMM) relevant to the appropriate use of antimicrobials

Leads and participates in interdisciplinary patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities designed to measure, evaluate, and improve the use of antimicrobials, patient safety, quality measures/metrics, and outcomes in accordance with VA and national guidelines and regulatory requirements

Manages and coordinates components related to the ASP such as development and revision of the ASP Policy, strategic planning, and ASP Committee

Tracks and reports ASP metrics and outcomes

Prepares and presents the ASP Annual Report to relevant stakeholders

Serves as a facility antimicrobial formulary subject matter expert and advising providers on alternatives when a non-formulary antimicrobial agent is ordered

Functions as an advanced practice provider for comprehensive medication management (CMM} services to achieve defined outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers across the continuum of care

Reviews and evaluates medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes

Provides clinical consultations to professional staff on the pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicity, and pharmacotherapeutics of antimicrobials

Orders, reviews and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy

ASP Manager will assess the Veteran, order appropriate labs, analyze and prescribe appropriate medication therapy for optimal outcomes and improve patient access to care

Collaborates with providers to develop, implement, and maintain systems and tools that promote optimal antimicrobial use and desirable clinical outcomes through use of safe, cost-effective drug therapies

ASP Manager /ID CPP utilizes the most recent literature to draw a clear, concise conclusion applicable to effective disease management and pharmacotherapy

Is familiar with and participates in medication use evaluations (MUE) and studies on the effectiveness of antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal therapy

In general, the ASP Program Manager will actively work towards adding to the body of knowledge by supporting research and quality improvement initiatives of Pharmacy Service

ASP Manager continually applies current drug information and program techniques in their daily practices

Qualification

Doctor of PharmacyPharmacy licensureAntimicrobial stewardshipClinical pharmacy practiceMedication managementPharmacokineticsPharmacodynamicsQuality improvementPatient safetyCommunication skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree

Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia

In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level

Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions

Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area

Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise

Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy

Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters