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Job description
On-Site
nMiami, FL
nFull time
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nCurrent Employees:
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nThis position aims to advance the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) capabilities across the University of Miami Health System to the ambulatory care clinics and multi-specialty facilities of the health system. The goals include to improve clinical outcomes by optimizing antimicrobial use, enhance resource utilization while decreasing therapeutic resistance and adverse events, and to bridge transitions of care between acute and ambulatory settings.
nCORE JOB FUNCTIONS
nnnTakes responsibility for establishing and expanding clinical services to the ambulatory clinics and facilities, as well as implementing and supporting the organization's ASP goals and initiatives
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nnAssists the Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) team in the appropriate dosing, indication and administration of antimicrobial therapies
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nnParticipates in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) ambulatory ASP initiatives to enhance quality of healthcare services provided
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nnProvides pharmacy consultation services for providers caring for patients in ambulatory settings across the health system
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nnAdvocates for optimal antimicrobial use to improve clinical outcomes, prevent drug resistance, and enhance safety
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nnPromotes the safe and appropriate use of vaccines
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nnDevelops medication and vaccine protocols, order sets, and facilitates medication and vaccine utilization reviews and PI projects
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nnProvides mentorship and is a clinical resource for staff, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other healthcare providers in area of expertise
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nnTracks key performance indicators for quantifying the success of stewardship interventions across ambulatory facilities
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nnTracks and reports antimicrobial usage and cost metrics to clinical systems, clinical program leaders, and other stakeholders in the ambulatory setting
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nnParticipates in ambulatory and system-level antimicrobial stewardship research initiatives
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nnPrepares and delivers antimicrobial stewardship-related presentations to stakeholders and learners
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nnConducts case reviews of adverse events associated with antimicrobial use and reviews cases of poor outcomes due to antimicrobial mismanagement
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n nThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
nCORE QUALIFICATIONS
nnnDoctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified)
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nnLicense to practice pharmacy in the state of Florida
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nnCompletion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or 3 years of relevant clinical experience, particularly in the ambulatory care setting
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnBoard Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP)
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nnPrevious experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system
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n nKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
nnnEffective communication and management skills
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nnProficient in interpreting and utilizing data for decision-making
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nnSkilled in teaching, guiding, and mentoring professionals
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nnStrong project and program management experience
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nnExperienced in antimicrobial stewardship, medication policy, medication safety, and formulary management within the ambulatory care setting
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n nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.
nThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
nUHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
nJob Status:
nFull time
nEmployee Type:
nStaff
nThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
nThe University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
nThe University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
nBascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
nThe University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
nWith more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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miami, FL, 33222, US
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