Medical University of South Carolina
UNIV Clinical Pharmacist Department of Medicine: Division of Infectious Diseas
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401
UNIV
Clinical Pharmacist
Department of Medicine: Division of Infectious Diseases
The ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialist will serve alongside already established PharmDs as an integrated multidisciplinary team member within the Medical University of South Carolina's Infectious Diseases Clinic. The clinical pharmacist will work with patients and Infectious Disease team members to ensure effective clinical and pharmaceutical outcomes via medication therapeutic management and counseling for patients living with HIV while providing direct patient care to empower patients to actively participate in their clinical decision-making. The Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmacotherapy management decisions and disease state counseling to people living with HIV for various conditions such as smoking cessation, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, among others, via in-person or virtual/telephone visits. This unique position allows a pharmacist to work at the top of pharmacy licensure abilities within the MUSC College of Medicine as a valued and essential part of a cohesive group of great people dedicated to providing excellent patient care, continuous education to future clinicians, and innovation within the dynamic and exciting world of HIV care. Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Employee Faculty CC000972 COM DOM Infectious Diseases CC Salary University-00 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 40 Day (United States of America) Clinical Patient Management: Medication counseling and management of HIV and non-HIV medications. Assist in deriving ART regimens if there are resistance or adherence/toleration issues. See all patients newly diagnosed with HIV for medication and disease state education and provide first dose of medication in clinic if desired. Communicate and answer pharmacy-related questions from staff and providers. Provide primary care and health maintenance recommendations. Initiate injectable regimens for HIV (appropriateness of use, counseling to patients). Research and Education: Provide HIV education to the Infectious Disease Fellows, providers, and staff while in the clinic and through educational opportunities provided through the division. Provide didactic lectures through the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health Professions. Work with the other HIV clinical pharmacy specialists in providing updates for the Antimicrobial Stewardship website publication consisting of an ARV card, single-rx card, renal dose card, and crush guide. Scholarship responsibilities expected. Administration: Assist medication nurse or provider with peer-to-peer reviews/appeals/medication acquisitions if insurance denies medication. Manage communication with patients, including phone calls and MyChart messages. Manage injectable HIV medications (maintaining doses within desired timeframes, ordering therapy plans, education to nursing staff). Attend community and division-based meetings to provide pharmacy input. Ryan White 340B: Conduct once monthly initial 340B audits. Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to climb ladders. Ability to work indoors. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend at the waist. Ability to twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. Ability to fully use both hands/arms. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. Ability to reach in all directions. Possess good finger dexterity. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Good peripheral vision capabilities. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Clinical Pharmacist
Department of Medicine: Division of Infectious Diseases
The ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialist will serve alongside already established PharmDs as an integrated multidisciplinary team member within the Medical University of South Carolina's Infectious Diseases Clinic. The clinical pharmacist will work with patients and Infectious Disease team members to ensure effective clinical and pharmaceutical outcomes via medication therapeutic management and counseling for patients living with HIV while providing direct patient care to empower patients to actively participate in their clinical decision-making. The Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmacotherapy management decisions and disease state counseling to people living with HIV for various conditions such as smoking cessation, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, among others, via in-person or virtual/telephone visits. This unique position allows a pharmacist to work at the top of pharmacy licensure abilities within the MUSC College of Medicine as a valued and essential part of a cohesive group of great people dedicated to providing excellent patient care, continuous education to future clinicians, and innovation within the dynamic and exciting world of HIV care. Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Employee Faculty CC000972 COM DOM Infectious Diseases CC Salary University-00 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 40 Day (United States of America) Clinical Patient Management: Medication counseling and management of HIV and non-HIV medications. Assist in deriving ART regimens if there are resistance or adherence/toleration issues. See all patients newly diagnosed with HIV for medication and disease state education and provide first dose of medication in clinic if desired. Communicate and answer pharmacy-related questions from staff and providers. Provide primary care and health maintenance recommendations. Initiate injectable regimens for HIV (appropriateness of use, counseling to patients). Research and Education: Provide HIV education to the Infectious Disease Fellows, providers, and staff while in the clinic and through educational opportunities provided through the division. Provide didactic lectures through the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health Professions. Work with the other HIV clinical pharmacy specialists in providing updates for the Antimicrobial Stewardship website publication consisting of an ARV card, single-rx card, renal dose card, and crush guide. Scholarship responsibilities expected. Administration: Assist medication nurse or provider with peer-to-peer reviews/appeals/medication acquisitions if insurance denies medication. Manage communication with patients, including phone calls and MyChart messages. Manage injectable HIV medications (maintaining doses within desired timeframes, ordering therapy plans, education to nursing staff). Attend community and division-based meetings to provide pharmacy input. Ryan White 340B: Conduct once monthly initial 340B audits. Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to climb ladders. Ability to work indoors. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend at the waist. Ability to twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. Ability to fully use both hands/arms. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. Ability to reach in all directions. Possess good finger dexterity. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Good peripheral vision capabilities. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.