Raleigh General Hospital

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose.Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

Where We Are:

Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural, and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development opportunities and CE assistance

· And much more…

Position Summary:

Provides safe, effective, appropriate and cost-efficient medication therapy to patients in the area of Infectious Disease. Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring of the delivery of pharmacy services for RGH as it pertains to infectious disease under direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services. Reports to: Pharmacy Director

Essential Functions:

Performs duties of Pharmacy lead in hospital's Antibiotic Stewardship program

Collaborate with infectious disease physicians, pharmacy clinical directors/managers, infection prevention, clinical laboratory staff and other professionals to develop an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP).

Develop interventional strategies to maximize appropriate antibiotic utilization and improvement in patient outcomes including but not limited to antibiotic guidelines, clinical pathways, restriction criteria, policy development, new laboratory methods and formulary management.

Provide ongoing education to pharmacists, physicians, nursing and other disciplines.

Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Performs other duties related to the practice of pharmacy.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy Program Required

Doctor of Pharmacy Preferred

Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Licenses [/West Virginia, United States/] /Pharmacist/ Current licensure in state of WV to practice pharmacy. Board certification (BCPS or CCP) preferred but not required.

Minimum Work Experience Hospital Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy practice experience in an Infectious Disease setting is required. PGY1 Residence and/or PGY2 Specialty Residency training in Infections Diseases or equivalent experience preferred, but not required. Experience with experiential training and research preferred but not required. Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.

EEOC Statement:

Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job: *Pharmacy

Organization: *Raleigh General Hospital

Title: Infections Disease Specialist Pharmacist

Location: West Virginia-Beckley

Requisition ID: 7418-10891