Pharmacist Lead-Antimicrobial Stewardship

$7,500 Sign on Bonus!!

Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship

Full-Time; FTE 1.0

Monday-Friday + occasional weekend; no holidays.

Rock Island, IL

The Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship participates in optimizing designated pharmacy programs or operational areas to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality pharmaceutical services. This role is involved in developing and implementing protocols, leading program activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The position assists with staff development and education, including coordinating training activities and professional growth. The Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship also plays a vital role in student and resident learning experiences by coordinating designated rotations and serve as a preceptor when applicable.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• In collaboration with Pharmacy Leadership, develop, implement, and lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure effectiveness, efficiency and continuous improvement in areas of infectious disease and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, administration, and other departments to integrate pharmacy services with overall patient care strategies.
• Facilitate communication between pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacy services. Conduct regular audits, analyze performance metrics, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure high standards of patient care and service quality.
• Participates in the development of the local Pharmacy and Therapeutics agendas and content.

Education:

• B.S. Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• ASHP-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience
• PGY2 in Infectious Disease is preferred

License(s)/Certiciation(s):

• Must be licensed or obtain licensure to practice Pharmacy in IA and IL within six months of employment. Must be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist until Pharmacist license is obtained.
• Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in designated State and be in good standing with the State(s) Board of Pharmacy Examiners.
• Board Certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties is preferred

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

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