Ambulatory Care Infectious Disease Pharmacist
US-ID-Boise
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Req #: 101783
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke's is truly a great place to work. Are you ready to make a profound impact on patient care? We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Ambulatory Care Infectious Disease Pharmacist to join our pioneering team. Here, you'll be at the forefront of integrated, accessible healthcare, making a difference in the lives of patients every day! What Makes This Role Exciting As an Ambulatory Care Infectious Disease Pharmacist embedded in our infectious disease clinic, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pharmacy practice. This is an opportunity to build on and expand clinical practices and lead the way in medication management within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. If you thrive on collaboration and patient-centered care, we want to hear from you! What You Can Expect * Outpatient Parental Antimicrobial Therapy Management: Lead our outpatient parental antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) program, with the support of nursing and other ID providers. * Lead Patient-Centric Care: Provide direct, compassionate patient care, ensuring every patient feels supported and understood. * Tailor Medication Therapy: Take the reins in initiating, adjusting, and discontinuing medications, crafting personalized treatment plans that optimize outcomes for each patient. * Proactive Monitoring: Order and monitor labs while performing limited physical assessments, keeping a close eye on patient progress and making timely adjustments as needed. * Educate and Empower: Share your expertise through drug information and education for healthcare providers, ensuring they have the knowledge to support their patients effectively. * Collaborate Across Disciplines: Engage in shared visits with other providers, fostering a holistic approach to patient care that integrates multiple perspectives and expertise. * Enhance Patient Understanding: Conduct comprehensive education with patients to guide them through complex medication regimens and various sites of care. Why St. Luke's? At St. Luke's, our Ambulatory Pharmacy Department includes pharmacists embedded across various specialties, such as internal medicine, family medicine, endocrinology, and more. You will be part of a collaborative network that values innovation and teamwork in enhancing patient care. What We Offer * A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. * Opportunities for professional growth and development. * A supportive and inclusive work environment focused on work-life balance. Qualifications * Idaho Pharmacist License * PharmD * BLS Preferred Qualifications * Clinical management of infectious disease or OPAT programs. * Completion of PGY2 Infectious Disease Residency OR completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program with infectious disease-focus OR equivalent infectious disease experience. * Current or future Board Certification in Infectious Disease Pharmacy (BCIDP) Responsibilities: The Pharmacist is responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients and customers of the medical center. * Review appropriateness of prescribed medication therapy. * Provide medication information and consultation to patients, nurses and medical staff. * Interpret prescriptions, compound and dispense medications. * Supervise and authorize the work of technicians, externs, interns and support staff. * Prepare and maintains all necessary records on medication therapy, prescriptions, patient charges, medical records and inventory. * Perform cognitive clinical pharmacy services and document findings and actions in accordance with standards of the medical center. * Administer medications as appropriate. * Administer vaccinations as appropriate. * May assist in the training of technicians, externs, interns, residents and other department staff. * Serve as a role model and mentor to technicians, students, residents and new practitioners. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Degree from an accredited pharmacy program * Experience: 0 years' experience * Licenses/Certifications: Valid Pharmacist License in state of practice AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
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