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Infectious Disease IV Coordinator - Full Time
Mercy
Springfield, Missouri
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The primary responsibility of the ID IV Coordinator is to support the Infectious Disease Department's patients discharged on IV antibiotics. The ID IV Coordinator role involves identification of patients of Infectious Disease physicians discharged on IV antibiotics, review of daily labs, confirmation of office appointment follow-up, and communication of medication changes with outside agencies. The ID IV Coordinator plays an important role with patient safety, particularly in the prevention of medication toxicity and readmissions.
The ID IV Coordinator position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills and self-initiative in completion of tasks with minimal direct supervision. The ID IV Coordinator position performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Role Overview: What is OPAT?
Definition:
OPAT stands for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy.
Clinical Focus:
Infectious Disease doctors manage patients with severe, treatment-resistant bacterial, fungal, or viral infections using high-risk intravenous medications.