This Role is for candidates that have completed their PGY2
Position Summary
The Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for collaborating with managers providers and staff in
the Infectious Diseases Clinic and Specialty Pharmacy to manage, optimize, and provide counseling for complex
medication regimens. This position primarily supports a multidisciplinary team within the Ryan White Clinic which cares
for approximately 700 patients living with HIV. The Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for
providing direct patient care by proactively and reactively impacting pharmacotherapeutic decisions through
interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary staff participating in
the care of patients. In addition, the Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for contributing to
the educational initiatives of the clinic and pharmacy department health-system including, but not limited to, staff
development and student and resident precepting. The Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will also be
responsible for managing quality improvement and research projects in area of specialty.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree PGY2 Infectious Diseases ResidencyExperience
N/ALicense/Registration/Certifications
Current license with the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy or eligible – will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist until license obtained
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
N/APreferred Experience
Experience practicing in a Ryan White ClinicPreferred License/Registration/Certifications
Board certification in area of specialty (BSPS [AQ-ID], BCIDP, AAHIVP)
Core Job Responsibilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to work with other health care providers, through interdisciplinary rounding and other patient care activities, to optimize HIV, Hepatitis C, and antimicrobial regimens using evidence-based medicine and standards of care. Manage and coordinate therapy plans for novel patient medications (e.g., cabotegravir/rilpivirine) Interpret medication orders, monitor drug regimens, and perform interventions when order clarification is necessary or when therapeutic problems are identified. Seek opportunities for collaborative, interdepartmental process and workflow improvements. Generate unique but workable and useful solutions to resolve difficult problems. Design and facilitate educational initiatives for pharmacy and interdisciplinary staff. Precept students and residents, as assigned. Participate in residency recruiting and application process. Design and execute quality improvement projects. Demonstrate the ability to implement new programs/improvements with minimal supervisory assistance and develop metrics to assess the impact of changes made. Ability to effectively manage multitask operations / projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Supervise support personnel in a consistent manner. Responsibly and accurately manage financial resources. Consistently follow applicable financial guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards. Ensure customer satisfaction. Other duties as assigned.