Multi-Site Pharmacist, Antimicrobial Stewardship - Full Time - Mendocino County

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Ensures a focus on antimicrobial therapies and Infectious Diseases (ID) activities. Practices in a collaborative work environment through regular interaction with infection control, microbiology, clinical staff and ID physicians. Maintains a high regard for the dignity and worth of patients and their families. Ensures a commitment to service excellence.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduate of school of pharmacy: Required
• Advanced practice residency in Infectious Diseases (ID) or a minimum of three years' experience as a hospital clinical pharmacist with at least one-year primary experience in Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP) service: Preferred
• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD): Required
• One year's technical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required
• Registered Pharmacist (RPH): Required

Essential Functions:

• Works some limited clinical shifts either for preference, or to meet the emergent need of the department. Conducts daily Antimicrobial Stewardship Program activities that are defined by the Ministry Application Service Providers (ASP) policy. Serves as a core team member of the ASP team. Participates in daily inpatient interdisciplinary rounds and/or ID rounds. Tracks effectiveness measures.
• Reviews and audits antimicrobial therapies for time-outs and de-escalation for optimized antimicrobial selection, dosage, route and duration. Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication. Provides medication consults. Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors.
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy staff to develop the most cost-effective ASP. Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity. Assists with regulatory compliance. Assists in making recommendations on process improvement or development of new Pharmacy services.
• Manages lower level technicians. Participates in clinical and quality improvement in ASP activities to promote best practice in antimicrobial therapies. Conducts medication use evaluations and root cause analysis of adverse drug events that are related antimicrobial therapies, including C Difficile infection. Performs formulary evaluation for antimicrobials and reviews requests for restricted antimicrobials.
• Mentors and trains staff on technical skills. Provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff. Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.