Description

Department:

38438 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy: Acute Care

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F Day shift

Pay Range
$62.15 - $93.25

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinates antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to optimize antimicrobial use, improve patient outcomes, and reduce resistance.
• Evaluates microbiologic and pharmacologic data to design evidence-based antimicrobial regimens tailored to individual patient needs.
• Collaborates with infectious disease providers, microbiology, infection prevention, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement antimicrobial guidelines, protocols, and order sets.
• Monitors antimicrobial prescribing trends, resistance patterns, and clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and education.
• Provides education and training to healthcare professionals on antimicrobial stewardship principles, appropriate antimicrobial use, and emerging resistance threats.
• Reviews and interprets culture and sensitivity reports to guide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of antimicrobial stewardship metrics and reporting tools, including regulatory compliance with CDC, Joint Commission, and CMS standards.
• Supports formulary management by evaluating antimicrobial agents for inclusion, restriction, or removal based on efficacy, safety, cost, and resistance data.
• Participates in the on-call prior authorization program, rotating one week out of every five. On-call hours are from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Uses effective patient education techniques to counsel patients and caregivers on antimicrobial therapy, adverse effects, compliance, and administration.
• Practices in compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases.
• Participates in medical emergencies and infection-related outbreak responses when applicable.
• Supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting adverse drug events and antimicrobial-related issues.
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members to ensure safe and efficient workflows and regulatory compliance.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.
• Board certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (BCIDP) or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) preferred
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Education Required:

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
• PGY1 pharmacy residency training or equivalent
• PGY2 infectious disease pharmacy residency strongly preferred
• Board certification (BCIDP) preferred
• Current pharmacist license in North Carolina or ability to obtain

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, including residency.
• PGY1 residency required; PGY2 residency in Infectious Diseases or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship program development or participation required.
• Direct experience with training, education, or preceptor roles required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge of infectious diseases, microbiology, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, and antimicrobial resistance.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills for stewardship metrics and clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in clinical decision support tools and electronic health records.
• Demonstrates leadership, team building, and conflict resolution skills.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care in their practice area consistent with the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder.