Infectious Diseases Outreach Pharmacist

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is offering an exciting opportunity for an Infectious Diseases (ID)-trained pharmacist to join their outreach program called Nebraska ASAP (Antimicrobial Stewardship Assessment and Promotion). This individual will work alongside the current Pharmacist Program Coordinator, ASAP Medical Directors, and the Nebraska DHHS Healthcare-Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) program on statewide antimicrobial stewardship efforts.

We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best care available in the region.  We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of American’s top employers and the best in Nebraska. Come join us!!

Shift: 

• Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)

• First Shift – Monday-Friday day shift 8:00 -16:30 

• Work will be performed remotely, but need to have an address in Nebraska or Iowa

If you have any questions about applying for the Infectious Diseases Outreach Pharmacist role with the Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Assessment and Promotion Program, please feel free to contact Scott Bergman at [email protected] or Jenna Preusker at [email protected] 

Why Nebraska Medicine:

• Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.

• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement

• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care

Nebraska Antimicrobrial Stewardship Assessment and Promotion Program Pharmacist

A significant portion of functions can be accomplished remotely, but in-person meetings or clinical work will be required in the state. This position is currently funded from year to year through federal grants. Ideal candidates will be formally trained and have significant experience in Infectious Diseases pharmacy practice. Public speaking, the development of engaging educational content, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders is essential. Interest in research and publication is strongly encouraged.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years clinical practice experience in the clinical specialty or an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited postgraduate year two (PGY2) residency

• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program OR possess a Bachelor or Master of pharmacy degree with 10 years of experience required.

• Licensed in the state of Nebraska or jurisdiction in which pharmacy practice is conducted upon start or transfer required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as deemed appropriate and relevant to practice required.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency with additional experience or PGY2 in the specialty.

• Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) certification as deemed appropriate and relevant to practice preferred.

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being Extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.