Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist - Southwest Minnesota
Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASP) pharmacist is sought to join the Southwest Minnesota (SWMN) Antimicrobial Stewardship pharmacy team. This is a full-time position working from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, based in Mankato, Minnesota. Position involves regional travel and hybrid work based on business needs. The ASP pharmacist will be responsible for collaborative ASP activities and will practice in a highly interdisciplinary environment alongside a network of Mayo Clinic ASP pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare administrators. Antimicrobial therapies will be optimized through advanced stewardship tools within the electronic health record, patient care consultation, and review of antimicrobial usage. This position will participate in the Mayo Clinic Health Systems Minnesota Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee and in numerous regional and Enterprise quality improvement activities. Participates in scholarly activities and educates healthcare professionals and learners regarding optimal antimicrobial use. Participates in quality improvement and resource management initiatives. Participates in and supports research activities of the Pharmacy Department and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Supports continuous improvement, patient safety, and various departmental and institutional accreditation programs. Opportunity for academic appointment at hiring and progression through appointment rank through achievement.
A Pharmacist at Mayo Clinic provides medication management services in coordination with other health care professionals to deliver safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy to patients. Responsibilities may include assessment of medication therapy regimens, medication therapy management, medication order verification/entry, medication distribution, medication therapy monitoring, and consultation, documentation of medication therapy plans, and medication use education and pharmaceutical care services. Participates in collaborative practice and/or protocol-driven practice as appropriate. Additionally, pharmacists are active members in quality improvement, research activities, and education as described in the job specific competencies and supported through extensive institutional and departmental resources.
The Mayo Clinic Department of Pharmacy has a dedicated ambition for creating a patient-centered, integrated care model to advance the Mayo Clinic’s Bold.Forward. strategy with focus on People & Culture, Practice Innovation, Care Team Evolution, Discoveries & Cures. In stride with these goals, in 2023 alone, our department reached over 200 scientific publication outputs and over 80 active quality improvement projects with the Mayo Clinic Quality Academy. Nearly 250 pharmacy staff attained academic rank in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and are being increasingly recognized on regional, national, and international stages. Our department’s pharmacy residency has been accredited by ASHP since 1973.
Mayo Clinic Hospital remains ranked #1 by U.S. News (consecutively 2017-2024) and is routinely featured on annual lists such as the Top Hospitals and Health Systems for Diversity (DiversityInc) and Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers.” Focused Department of Pharmacy initiatives have served to increase employee satisfaction through staffing model adjustments, reduced inpatient pharmacist weekend rotations, providing coverages for workload or PTO/FMLA, and rejuvenation of well-being activities. Our Department of Pharmacy’s Vision is Transforming Pharmacy practice to connect and cure as the global authority in the individualized medication management of disease. Our Mission is Inspiring hope, confidence, and health promotion through integrated Pharmacy practice, education, and research.
Job Requirements
The position will be Monday-Friday, dayshift hours, no Mayo Clinic schedule holidays, weekends, or evenings. Previous experience required includes PGY1 or PGY2 residency training and/or equivalent of at least 2 years in related practice area. Board certification in Infectious Diseases (BCIDP) is encouraged within 1 year of hire, if not already present. Salary is based on experience and training. Mayo offers a competitive benefits package including educational opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and sick childcare.
Direct questions to: Christina O'Connor, [email protected]
