Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
PGY-2 Infectious Disease residency with BCIDP required within one year of hiring.
PGY-1 general practice residency plus three years of relevant experience and BCIDP required within one year of hiring.
Six years of relevant experience and BCIDP required within one year of hiring.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced clinical expertise in antimicrobial stewardship.
Collaborate with infectious disease physicians and microbiology teams.
Optimize antimicrobial use to improve patient outcomes.
Assist providers in selecting appropriate drug, dose, route, and duration.
Monitor patient therapy for efficacy and toxicity.
Benefits
75% Penn State tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents.
$10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates.
Full-time position with varied shifts.
Opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Varied Hours: 8-Hour Shifts Recruiter Contact: Melissa Leota at mleota@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides advanced clinical expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious disease pharmacotherapy services. As a subject matter expert, this role collaborates with infectious disease physicians, microbiology, and infection prevention teams to optimize antimicrobial use and improve patient outcomes by assisting providers in optimizing antimicrobial therapy by recommending appropriate drug, dose, route, and duration based on patient factors and pathogen susceptibility and monitoring for efficacy and toxicity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Doctorate degree Pharm D
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania.
A PGY-2 Infectious Disease residency with BCIDP required within one (1) year of hiring
A PGY-1 general practice residency + three (3) years of relevant experience and BCIDP required within one (1) year of hiring
Six (6) years of relevant experience and BCIDP required within one (1) year of hiring
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Union: Non Bargained
About Penn State Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
