Pharmacist | Warren, Michigan

A clinical pharmacist specialized in infectious diseases is sought for a direct hire opportunity in Warren, MI. This key role focuses on optimizing antimicrobial therapy and stewardship within a healthcare setting, ensuring patients receive safe, effective drug treatment.

Responsibilities include providing primary and consultative pharmacy services within the infectious diseases specialty, reviewing medication orders for accuracy and cost-effectiveness, and performing pharmacokinetic analyses with proper dosing adjustments. The pharmacist will actively participate in patient care rounds, collaborate with healthcare providers, and make evidence-based medication recommendations. Oversight and coordination of pharmacy staff, interns, and residents, as well as involvement in education, research, and committee activities, are integral to the position.

Key Duties:

• Lead and support Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP)
• Interpret microbiology data, cultures, and sensitivities
• Manage therapeutic drug monitoring (vancomycin, aminoglycosides, antifungals)
• Develop clinical guidelines, order sets, and formulary restrictions
• Educate clinicians on antimicrobial best practices
• Participate in medication use evaluations (MUE) and adverse drug reaction (ADR) activities

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required; PGY1 residency typically required
• PGY2 Infectious Diseases residency and/or Board Certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (BCIDP) strongly preferred
• Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist and Controlled Substance registration in Michigan within 3 months of hire
• One to two years of clinical pharmacy practice in a healthcare environment preferred
• Strong background in microbiology, pharmacokinetics, and antimicrobial stewardship principles

This full-time day shift role is ideal for pharmacists dedicated to improving patient outcomes, reducing antibiotic resistance, and enhancing stewardship efforts in acute care or academic medical centers.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career by applying today to contribute your infectious diseases expertise to a collaborative healthcare team.