Clinical Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases-Antimicrobial Stewardship
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship
Job Summary
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship to join our team.
Memorial Hermann-TMC has multiple infectious diseases consult teams (general, immunocompromised, and surgical) supported by several clinical pharmacy specialists, has a long-standing antimicrobial stewardship program, and is a designated IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence.
This position will have the opportunity to practice in adult inpatient infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship.
PGY2 Residency or Fellowship in Infectious Diseases is highly desired. Will accept PGY1 with 3 years' experience in infectious diseases and/or antimicrobial stewardship.
This position develops, implements, and monitors clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care with an additional focus on decreasing cost; provides clinical services to patients and professional staff; interacts with medical staff on drug utilization and cost containment. Additionally, this position provides opportunities for multidisciplinary and resident education, as well as research.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy degree, PGY2 residency or fellowship
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensure in State of Texas
- Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program if appropriate
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices
About Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is an 1104-bed academic, tertiary-care medical center located in Houston, Texas. The hospital serves as the primary teaching hospital for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) McGovern Medical School and is designated a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. Within the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center campus are Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, the Larry D. Johnson Heart & Vascular Institute, the Mischer Neuroscience Institute, the Red Duke Trauma Institute, and the Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. The campus is also home to a Burn Center, Cancer Center, Transplant Center, Memorial Hermann Life Flight, and more. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, a not-for-profit health system comprised of 15 acute-care hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services located throughout the Greater Houston area.
