Infectious Disease Pharmacist *$15,000 Sign On Bonus* Job at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND

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  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND

Job Description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $53.00 - $81.50

Pay Info: Sign on Bonus: $15,000/3 year commitment

Department Details

A successful candidate for this role will have experience and advanced training in the practice of infectious disease and/or antimicrobial stewardship. The completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 residency or specialized experience is required. The completion of a PGY-2 in infectious disease, BCIDP credential, or Added Qualifications in Infectious Disease (AQ ID) is preferred. Sanford Health is a teaching hospital where the pharmacist will have the opportunity for involvement with our PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents and pharmacy students. This position may be on-site or hybrid. $15,000 sign on bonus, paid out in installments, with a 3-year work commitment to Sanford for eligible applicants.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Review ambulatory data and distribute provider report cards on prescribing habits quarterly
  • Work with physician leads to attend clinic department meetings to promote antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
  • Utilize collaborative agreements with urgent care departments to review cultures and prescribe therapy as appropriate per indication
  • Serve as an ID-pharmacy resource for all members of the healthcare team at Sanford-Fargo Medical Centers and Clinics regarding appropriate, safe and cost-effective antimicrobial use.
  • Actively participate in daily ID-ASP activities and patient care.
  • Collaborate with microbiology laboratory to identify patterns of drug resistance and promote antimicrobials stewardship with regard to diagnostic stewardship as well as susceptibility testing and reporting.
  • Support evaluation and development of system ID pharmacy programming through participation in multi-disciplinary ASP committee work.
  • Active engagement in multi-disciplinary therapeutic and performance improvement initiatives, EMR (EPIC) build review/development, and Antimicrobial Guide updates.
  • Assist with compliance with regulatory standards related to antimicrobial stewardship
  • Oversight and support of pharmacy learners (residents and pharmacy students) by precepting rotations and collaborating on presentations and projects.

Job Summary

Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability. Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage. In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients. The pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications. Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient. Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel.

In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets provider orders, provides drug information, assists in problem solving, and provides other aspects of pharmaceutical care. Duties may consist of unit dose dispensing, IV Admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating the electronic medical record, compounding, and working with automated dispensing devices. The Pharmacist utilizes appropriate age-related patient information to assess the pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include provision of pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist follows all established regulations and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. May be required to act as a shift supervisor under direct or indirect supervision by department managers. Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy services and pharmacy support personnel.

Pharmacy services at Sanford Health may include involvement in acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list. May also include centralized clinical functions, such as checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.

Qualifications

In a retail/community pharmacy setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.

In a medical center or institutional setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations. Hospital experience or residency preferred.

License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0192945

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Day shift,

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