Pharmacist Lead-Antimicrobial Stewardship

UnityPoint Health
$62.76/Hr.-$94.14/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Rock Island
2701 17th Street (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
Area of Interest: Pharmacy Salary Range: $62.76-$94.14/hr* Sign On Bonus: $7,500 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Pharmacy Administration Shift: Monday-Friday + occasional weekend; no holidays. Job ID: 163857 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview $7,500 Sign on Bonus!! Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship Full-Time; FTE 1.0 Monday-Friday + occasional weekend; no holidays. Rock Island, IL The Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship participates in optimizing designated pharmacy programs or operational areas to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality pharmaceutical services. This role is involved in developing and implementing protocols, leading program activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The position assists with staff development and education, including coordinating training activities and professional growth. The Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship also plays a vital role in student and resident learning experiences by coordinating designated rotations and serve as a preceptor when applicable. Responsibilities In collaboration with Pharmacy Leadership, develop, implement, and lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Ensure effectiveness, efficiency and continuous improvement in areas of infectious disease and antimicrobial stewardship. Collaborate with healthcare providers, administration, and other departments to integrate pharmacy services with overall patient care strategies. Facilitate communication between pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacy services. Conduct regular audits, analyze performance metrics, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure high standards of patient care and service quality. Participates in the development of the local Pharmacy and Therapeutics agendas and content. Qualifications Education: B.S. Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) ASHP-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience PGY2 in Infectious Disease is preferred License(s)/Certiciation(s): Must be licensed or obtain licensure to practice Pharmacy in IA and IL within six months of employment. Must be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist until Pharmacist license is obtained. Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in designated State and be in good standing with the State(s) Board of Pharmacy Examiners. Board Certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties is preferred *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role. #RYCJessi #QCPharmacy