Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist) - Infectious Disease

Summary The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Infectious Disease is a highly trained medication management expert and consultant in highly complex, clinical scenarios, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of antimicrobial medications throughout the facility. The individual spends the majority of time practicing in the specialty area of infectious diseases and participates in Antimicrobial Stewardship Program initiatives. Responsibilities Provides pharmaceutical services to focus on therapeutic drug monitoring. Analyzes medication regimens to ensure the most effective, least toxic, and most economical treatment plan. Understands and applies the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences in the geriatric population. Collaborates with medical staff throughout the health care system, case managers and non-VA agencies to ensure the safe and effective use of antimicrobial therapy in the inpatient, clinic, and outpatient setting. Evalua...