Job Description – HIV Clinical Pharmacist
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTS TO:
Client Services
Client Services Manager
SALARY AND BENEFITS
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Current FTE: 10 hours/week
Salary starting wage: $52
THE POSITION
In accordance with all HIV Alliance policies and procedures, the Pharmacist
provides treatment adherence counseling to clients enrolled in case management
services. The goal of treatment adherence counseling is to ensure readiness for,
and adherence to, complex HIV/AIDS treatments. This enhanced treatment
adherence counseling service will be provided by a licensed pharmacist through
the State of Oregon, and includes the following key activities: (1) initial in-depth
evaluation and assessment of barriers to and reasons for non-adherence; (2)
development of a comprehensive, individualized Treatment Adherence Plan; (3)
treatment adherence counseling interventions; (4) ongoing client monitoring to
assess the efficacy of the Treatment Adherence Plan; and (5) periodic reevaluation and adaptation of the Treatment Adherence Plan as necessary. This
includes all types of counseling interventions (both individual and group)
including face-to-face, phone contact, and any other forms of communication.
The pharmacist will assist the clients in defining and achieving agreed upon
goals, and will track and monitor progress using a variety of tools.
The Pharmacy team at HIV Alliance includes two clinical pharmacists and a
Pharmacy Assistant who assist the Pharmacists with administrative duties.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Complete treatment adherence assessment on eligible clients
Collaborate with clients to develop treatment adherence plans
Recommend interventions for improvement of medication adherence
Provide client education pertaining to HIV and other medications, disease
progression, and risk reduction]
Perform drug interaction checks on client medication lists
Review medication list for appropriateness of therapy
Recommend pertinent adjustments to providers for simplification of
medication regimen, maximization of therapy, and safety
Build and maintain relationships with medical providers
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Conduct case conferences with Ryan White Care coordinators, medical
providers, clinical pharmacists, and HIV specialists
Advocate for clients with medical service providers and case managers
Provide direct one-on-one pharmacy adherence services to eligible clients
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease progression and relevant therapies
Maintain up-to-date and accurate client records
Track and monitor clinical outcomes
Provide intensive, short-term intervention to newly diagnosed clients focusing
on HIV disease management, prevention/risk reduction education
Participate in necessary meetings
Assist Director/Manager with all necessary reports
Participate in agency teams as requested
Other duties as defined by Director and Ryan White Principles and Standards
QUALIFICATIONS
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Valid Oregon Pharmacy license
Valid Oregon driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by
agency auto insurance policy, ability to transport self to job-related events and
education locations
TB test
Flexible hours required
Ability to pass agency criminal background check
Ability to work effectively and communicate with diverse groups of people
Experience in clinical counseling regarding medication therapy and
management
Certification and/or experience in HIV specialty care, or ability to obtain
certification such as AAHIVP through the American Academy of HIV
Medicine, as providing by the agency
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