Pharmacist Specialist V - Infectious Diseases - 132139
UC San Diego | |
United States, California, Oakland | |
1111 Franklin Street (Show on map) | |
Dec 20, 2024 | |
Pharmacist Specialist V - Infectious Diseases - 132139
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Extended Deadline: Thu 12/26/2024 UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. This posting shall remain open until filled. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 9/30/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. The Pharmacist 5 in Infectious Diseases (ID) is a recognized organization-wide expert who has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development, especially to antimicrobial stewardship. Primary roles of the pharmacist in this setting include: antimicrobial stewardship and optimization of antimicrobial therapies in collaboration with infectious disease teams, serving in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including microbiology and infection control. They are the experts on drug therapy and the primary health professionals who optimize use of medication for the benefit of the patients. The pharmacist will ensure adherence to regulatory and fiscal requirements, and direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. With a multidisciplinary team including physicians and nurses, the pharmacist will oversee antimicrobial use throughout UC San Diego Health inpatient facilities and assist in outpatient settings including the infusion center. This requires the application of advanced intensive knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship therapy gained through education and specific training in ID based on significant experience in management of patients in acute and ambulatory care settings. The antimicrobial stewardship team provides oversight of the restricted antimicrobial formulary which includes high cost, high toxicity, broad-spectrum, and on shortage drugs that are regularly procured and available at UCSDH. The pharmacist is the recognized professional authority in drug therapy and antimicrobial stewardship as it relates to the management and optimization of varying pharmacotherapy as related to each patient's disease state. They will advise physicians and other members of the team on determining the best possible treatments for specific diseases and will stay current on regulations, treatments, and developments in research and design. This requires collaboration on various practice guidelines and regularly leading projects of critical importance to the organization involving antimicrobials in areas including sepsis, surgical antibiotic prophylaxis, pneumonia, C. difficile treatment, etc. The pharmacist will collaborate on multidisciplinary quality improvement projects and with multiple ID groups such as Infection Prevention. Clinical ID consultation will be patient specific and as requested. The pharmacist will also partner with the medication process team on the electronic medical record (EMR) in various aspects such as ordering optimization and order set updates and review. The pharmacist in this role will also help to meet educational needs of patients, healthcare team, and learners. Clinical training to learners such as students and residents (PGY1 and PGY2) will be required as the department conducts a PGY2 ID Residency Program as well as other programs. This position has recently been accreted by the HX union, and will be a part of that union moving forward.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply OnlinePayroll Title:
PHARMACIST 5 HX
Department:
Inpatient Pharmacy
Hiring Pay Scale
$92.600.00 - $197,400.00 / Yr
Worksite:
Other
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
Uncovered
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
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