{"id":80813,"date":"2022-03-24T15:51:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T19:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/epi\/?p=80813"},"modified":"2022-03-24T15:52:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T19:52:01","slug":"antibiotic-stewardship-program-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/epi\/alumni\/antibiotic-stewardship-program-coordinator","title":{"rendered":"Antibiotic Stewardship Program Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div><strong><u>This position is funded through a Federal Grant and is subject to available funding.<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>This position is<u>\u00a0temporarily remote<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Connect passion with purpose.\u00a0The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. 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Plans, directs, and implements a specialty program. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and\/or federal guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Job Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Job Summary:<\/strong><\/u><br \/>Under the supervision of the Infectious Disease Pharmacist, the AS Program Coordinator will serve as the lead to implement elements of the statewide antibiotic stewardship program. The AS Program Coordinator will support grant requirements for healthcare-associated infections with the epidemiology program and support the Office of Pharmacy.\u00a0This will include serving as a subject matter expert for the NHSN AU and AR components, managing stewardship communications (website and social media), and conducting needs assessments for antibiotic stewardship trainings and programs. \u00a0 This position will evaluate current use of the NHSN AU and AR modules and implement strategies to increase use by providers.\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><u><strong>Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assists fiscal officers with budget preparation and monitoring\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Manages AS honor rolls and develops facility mailing lists\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Manages AS portion of DPH website\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Reviews antimicrobial stewardship and related data and compiles reports of findings<\/li>\n<li>Coordinates program with other healthcare providers\/organizations to promote optimal implementation of program services\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Manages stewardship communications, including distributions lists and channels such as Twitter\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Participates in the development of long- and short-term objectives and plans for the program<\/li>\n<li>Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the program\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Monitors, assesses, and evaluates program to determine compliance with state and\/or federal guidelines and progress in meeting established goals\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Conducts needs surveys for antibiotic stewardship trainings\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Schedules antibiotic stewardship educational programs and regular antibiotic stewardship office hours\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Provides technical assistance and advice to develop, implement, and improve programs\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Manages antibiotic stewardship subcommittee agenda, minutes, and activities\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Re-establishes the AS Speaker\u2019s Bureau for all health districts and creates library of materials for bureau\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Researches, prepares, and submits grant applications\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Reviews and interprets state and federal regulations related to the program\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in a related field and three years experience performing work related to area of assignment<br \/>Or<br \/>Master&#8217;s degree in a related field and one year experience performing work related to area of assignment<br \/>OR<br \/>Seven years experience performing work related to area of assignment.<br \/><br \/>Note: Some positions may require licensure.<br \/><br \/><u><strong>Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficiency working with statistical programs such as SAS or R<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft 365<\/li>\n<li>Experience managing social media accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional Information<\/p>\n<p>Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and\u00a0 leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.<br \/><br \/>The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.\u00a0 A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/georgiadph\/jobs\/3482071\/antibiotic-stewardship-program-coordinator\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> to apply!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This position is funded through a Federal Grant and is subject to available funding. 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