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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Infectious Diseases.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

· Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy (required)

· PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (required)

· PGY-2 Pharmacy Practice Residency Infectious Disease (required)

· PA Pharmacist License (required)

Responsibilities:

· Provide a full range of pharmaceutical care services to patients managed by the Infectious Diseases Consult Services and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.

· Participate in ID consult rounds, evaluate, monitor, and modify antimicrobial therapy to optimize cost-effective patient outcomes.

· Serve as a subject matter expert for medical personnel, the Pharmacy Department and the Infectious Diseases department.

· Coordinate pharmacotherapy activities and education opportunities for department pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

· Initiate or participate in quality improvement projects and recommend updates/modifications as necessary to optimize pharmacy services.

· Precept different types of learners, including pharmacy students, PGY—1, and PGY—2 (ID, CC, ED) residents.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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