Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- System Antimicrobial Stewardship

Position Overview

Based in Chicago, Illinois and part of the Pharmacy Department at Rush University Medical Center, the System Antimicrobial Stewardship – Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (ASP‑ID) is a clinical pharmacy specialist and leader responsible for the development, implementation, and documentation of the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) across Rush University Health System. This role entails multidisciplinary education on safe antimicrobial use, creation and implementation of clinical guidelines, collaboration with clinicians and administrators, and analysis of antimicrobial utilization metrics to meet CDC and Joint Commission standards. The position has a special focus supporting ASP initiatives at Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop metrics for performance and maintenance of the ASP.
• Participate in pharmaceutical patient care through ASP staffing and clinical rounds.
• Engage in restricted/protected antimicrobial approval processes.
• Coordinate ASP education for healthcare professionals across RUSH sites and external partners.
• Act as a liaison for ASP initiatives, ensuring regulatory standards are met.
• Support the strategic implementation of Department of Pharmacy and RUSH quality initiatives.
• Serve as a core preceptor for PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents and students.
• Document clinical interventions in EPIC and participate in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee.
• Conduct medication use evaluations (MUE) and drug class reviews for Pharmacy & Therapeutics.
• Provide pharmacy representation on multidisciplinary committees when appropriate.
• Review, clarify, and verify EPIC orders for therapeutic appropriateness.
• Offer expertise on ID-related drug shortages and participate in safety event reporting.
• Facilitate patient medication reconciliation and discharge teaching as needed.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medical center and departmental policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy, and chemotherapy.
• Valid Illinois Pharmacist License.
• Minimum of four years of clinical pharmacy experience OR a PGY1 residency completed within the last seven years, including clinical/specialty pharmacy exposure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to work independently and address a wide range of challenges swiftly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy and completion of a PGY2 residency in Infectious Disease and/or an Infectious Disease-focused Fellowship.
• Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy prior to or within 18 months of hire.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with multidisciplinary stakeholders, strong clinical acumen, and proficiency in interpreting medical literature to drive large-scale projects forward.
• Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy is required within 12 months of hire.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $53.73 - $84.63 per hour. Note that salaries are determined by education, job-related experience, skills, internal equity, and industry-specific market data.
• Benefits: Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. For more details, please visit the Rush benefits page at https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits.
• Full Time position with a work schedule of 8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
• Part of a dynamic team within a leading medical center committed to quality patient care.