Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from UW Health
Job overview
The Clinical Pharmacist – Infectious Diseases at UW Health provides medication therapy management and patient care for infectious diseases in inpatient and ambulatory settings, contributing to safe and effective drug therapy.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing medication therapy, performing clinical and distributive pharmacy tasks, educating pharmacy residents and students, and providing care to diverse infectious disease patients including acute, critically infected, and HIV patients.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers relocation assistance for qualified applicants, an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible scheduling, employee wellbeing resources, tuition benefits, and referral bonuses.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor's or PharmD degree, 1 year of clinical patient care experience, and a Wisconsin pharmacy license within 90 days; preferred qualifications include completion of an ASHP accredited residency and 3 years of institutional experience, plus certifications like BLS, ACLS, and specialty pharmacy certifications.
Career development
UW Health supports professional growth through tuition benefits for coursework related to career advancement and provides training and education opportunities for pharmacy residents and students.
Work environment and culture
UW Health fosters an inclusive workplace emphasizing belonging, respect, and equal opportunity, supporting employee wellbeing emotionally, financially, and physically, and values diversity and inclusion.
Company information
UW Health is Wisconsin's #1 hospital, a Magnet-designated facility, and a leading teaching institution and referral center known for excellence in patient care and medical education.
Job location and travel
The job is located at University Hospital in Madison, WI, with a 100% day/evening schedule including rotating evenings and every fourth weekend, with hours varying based on department needs.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its involvement in a top-ranked hospital with a Magnet designation and opportunities to work with diverse infectious disease populations in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Company overview
UW Health is an integrated health system based in Madison, Wisconsin, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They provide comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services, through their network of hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities. Revenue is generated primarily through patient care services, research grants, and educational programs. Key historical points include their establishment in 1924 and their ongoing commitment to cutting-edge medical research and education.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your clinical pharmacy expertise, especially in infectious diseases, emphasizing your experience with medication therapy management in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Focus on showcasing your ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, your experience with training pharmacy residents and students, and your skills in managing acute and critically infected patients.
Apply through multiple platforms including UW Health's official careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant healthcare job boards to maximize your visibility for the Clinical Pharmacist – Infectious Diseases role.
Connect on LinkedIn with pharmacists and healthcare professionals within UW Health's infectious diseases or pharmacy divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on recent UW Health initiatives in infectious disease treatment or asking about team culture and patient care approaches.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'medication therapy management,' 'infectious diseases,' 'clinical patient care,' 'PharmD,' 'ASHP accredited residency,' and 'interdisciplinary team collaboration' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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