Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Infectious Diseases

UPMC

2 months ago

Williamsport, PennsylvaniaFull TimeInfectious Disease

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Infectious Diseases in United States. UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist to lead its Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. UPMC Williamsport is a 224-bed nonprofit, acute care hospital serving north central Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

based practices. Design and implement stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programs. Deliver direct patient care, including decentralized and service

based programs. Make evidence

use system to enhance safety, optimize outcomes, and control costs. B. S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy (PharmD

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Antimicrobial StewardshipClinical Pharmacy ServicesMedication ManagementPatient CareEducationMentorshipQuality ComplianceResearchPharmaceutical CareEvidence-Based MedicineInfectious DiseasesPharmacy LeadershipRegulatory CompliancePatient SafetyClinical MicrobiologyDrug-Related Problem Prevention

Requirements

Candidates must have a B.S. degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD, current licensure as a Pharmacist, and completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience. PGY2 training in Infectious Diseases and BPS Board Certification are preferred.

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Position Insights

Infectious Disease — Pharmacist Career Context

This Infectious Disease position at UPMC is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Nationally, Infectious Disease professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $270k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $360k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Medication Management, Patient Care, Education, Mentorship, Quality Compliance, Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Infectious Disease role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will lead the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, performing daily stewardship activities and collaborating with various departments to improve practices and patient outcomes. Additional responsibilities include providing education, conducting research, and leading ...

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