UNIV - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Academic Detailer - Department of Medicine: Division of General Internal Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Medicine is seeking an ambitious, forward-thinking individual for a .5 FTE grant-funded position as a clinical pharmacy specialist (academic detailer) for educational outreach to South Carolina Medicaid providers. The candidate will be responsible for establishing relationships with physicians and other health care providers, then visiting them, often in person, on various behavioral clinical topics one-on-one or in small groups to discuss topic highlights and questions and share provider and patient tools to support day-to-day clinical practice. The candidate must also be prepared to deliver content through other suitable venues. tipSC is an educational outreach service that offers evidence-informed, objective, timely information to Medicaid providers to promote optimal prescribing and patient care decisions. The service distills available evidence, guidances, and clinical experiences into practical information resources. Information is delivered to healthcare providers through academic detailing under the umbrella of the SCORxE Academic Detailing Service, conference presentations, and printed/electronic educational materials. The clinical pharmacist will be clinically upskilled on each topic area, receive training and orientation in academic detailing, and deliver information to physicians and other health care providers through academic detailing visits where highlights and questions can be discussed one-on-one or in small group discussions. On occasion, information may also be delivered in larger settings (e.g., conference presentations). Topic areas primarily fall under the behavioral health umbrella.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited College/School of Pharmacy
• Active South Carolina Pharmacist license
• A high level of organization and adaptability is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative problem solving, and the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines are important attributes.
• Applicants must have the qualifications and interpersonal skills to serve as a clinical pharmacy specialist for practitioners and earn the respect of those visited.
• Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of evidence-based principles, and the ability to problem solve and effectively coordinate responsibilities.
• A high level of adaptability, flexibility, and organization is required.
• Applicants for the position should possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited College/School of Pharmacy, have an active South Carolina Pharmacy license, and a strong interest in improving patient care through provider education.
• Applicants must also be willing to travel primarily to Coastal and Pee Dee regions of the state for in-person content delivery.
• A bachelor's degree in pharmacy or pharmacology.
• Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job function from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift /lower objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches overhead 50 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with corrections. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
• Ability to use automated mixing equipment. (Continuous)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in improving patient care through provider education.

Responsibilities

• Attend topic-related educational events and participate in training sessions on each clinical topic.
• Review handout materials and topic-specific documents that support both internal training and interactive office visits.
• Contact practices to set up appointments for academic detailing visits.
• Conduct academic detailing office visits (in-person and virtual) to discuss key messages that promote evidence-informed practice behavior change or validate current practice.
• Document meaningful details of each office visit, including significant discussion items or questions requiring follow-up.
• Provide appropriate support between visits as needed (e.g., follow-up visit, response to question).
• Collaborate with the MUSC Drug Information Center in response to provider questions related to educational outreach topics.
• Provide other related duties as assigned relating to tipSC educational outreach and the SCORxE Academic Detailing Service.

Benefits

• 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level