Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist - Military veterans preferred

Job Description The **Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist** will help to ensure appropriate use of antimicrobials at SBUH. The position provides input on medication regimens and protocols for the treatment of infectious diseases, primarily in inpatients. Concentration is on cost avoidance, optimization of antimicrobials and minimization of development of resistance to antimicrobials. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior communication and organizational skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. Develops policies and reviews treatment regimens involving antimicrobials. Develops and conducts MUEs involving the use of antimicrobial agents at SBUH . * Serves as co-chair of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee. Represents antimicrobial stewardship on the SBUH P&T Committee. Attends assigned clinical rounds, represents Pharmacy at other assigned committees.

* Reviews and verifies medication orders for patients on the assigned service. Reviews orders for appropriateness, suggests dose adjustments based on pharmacokinetic, laboratory or other data, suggests less expensive and/or more efficacious alternatives, coordinates dispensing/administration with Pharmacy when necessary.

* Provides educational programs for LIP, nurse, pharmacist staff, with a focus on optimal use of antimicrobial agents. Serves as preceptor for antimicrobial stewardship and ID rotations for the PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Program.

**Preferred Qualifications:** Completion of a Pharmacy Residency with a focus on infectious diseases and/or antimicrobial stewardship. *Advanced certification in infectious diseases. If candidate is ineligible for advanced certification, at the time of application, it is expected that the candidate will obtain advanced certification within 1 year of meeting eligibility requirements.* * Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

* All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

* This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

* This function/position maybe designated as essential. This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

***Prior to start date,*** **the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:** Visit our page to learn about the **total rewards** we offer. **Primary Location**

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