Pharmacy Clinical Specialist- Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship

Hours of Work :

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist for Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship position is expected is to perform professional, clinical tasks to maximize appropriate pharmacotherapy leading to optimization of patient care, including focus on daily antimicrobial stewardship review and metric tracking.

Your Job Requirements:

•  Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
•  Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
•  Current or within 30 days of hire: CPR and Advanced Cardio Life Support certification maintained every 2 years.
•  Required: ACPE IV certification.

•  Required: One year residency training (PGY1) with a minimum of two years acute care hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist.

•  Preferred: Direct experience or certification in antimicrobial stewardship.

 Your Job Responsibilities:

•   Communicate clearly and openly
•   Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
•   Be accountable for your performance
•   Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
•   Take initiative for your professional growth
•   Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association