Clinical Specialist, Infectious Diseases - Specialty Pharmacy

Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP); Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) in Roanoke, VA seeks a Clinical Specialist in Infectious Diseases for OPAT and high-cost medications.

You will manage OPAT patients, ensure access to therapies for HIV and Hepatitis C, and collaborate with care teams to optimize outcomes.

PharmD and ID residency or equivalent required; strong communication and patient education skills essential.

Qualifications

• PharmD required with ID residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Experience with OPAT and high-cost medication access.
• Strong HIV and Hepatitis C treatment knowledge.
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage OPAT patients: Oversee outpatient antimicrobial therapy regimens.
• Medication access: Secure high-cost medications in collaboration with care teams.
• Specialized focus: Provide care for HIV and Hepatitis C patients, adjusting plans as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients on medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.

Job description

Clinical Specialist, Infectious Diseases - Specialty Pharmacy

Salary: $118,788.80 - $190,070.40 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

We’re excited to announce an opening for a clinical pharmacist specializing in infectious diseases, with a focus on managing outpatient antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), HIV, Hepatitis C and ensuring access to high-cost medications.

About the Role :

As a Clinical Pharmacist with our team, you’ll play a critical role in managing OPAT patients, ensuring access to complex and high-cost medications. In addition to managing antimicrobials, your focus will be on patients with HIV and Hepatitis C, where your expertise will ensure optimal medication access, adherence, and overall patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage OPAT Patients: Oversee and coordinate outpatient antimicrobial therapy for patients, ensuring effective and safe treatment regimens.
• Medication Access: Navigate and secure high-cost medications, working closely with patients, providers and Carilion Clinic Specialty Pharmacy to ensure medication availability and adherence.
• Specialized Focus: Provide expert care and management for patients with HIV and Hepatitis C, including monitoring and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and treatment plans.
• Patient Education: Educate patients on medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent.
• Completion of a residency with a focus in infectious diseases or relevant clinical experience.
• Strong knowledge of HIV and Hepatitis C treatments and management.
• Experience with outpatient antimicrobial therapy and high-cost medication access.
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills.