Clinical Pharmacist

• Client Management: Carry an active caseload of eligible clients, providing direct one-on-one pharmacy adherence services. Able to provide services in-person, over the phone and on a drop-in basis.
• Assessments & Planning: Conduct treatment adherence assessments and goal planning in collaboration with the client to identify medication adherence plans and barriers to care. Develop individualized care plans based on assessments and available resources to improve medication adherence.
• Coordination of Services: Work collaboratively with case management team, providers, community partners to facilitate access to HIV treatment and medical care. 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.
• Advocacy: Advocate for clients with medical service providers and case managers.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, placements, services provided, and progress updates in agency databases.
• Referrals: Refer clients to medical resources as needed and follow up.
• Community Engagement: Build partnerships with medical providers in our service region. Attend relevant community meetings and participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Program Education: Develop and conduct staff and client education on HIV medication, treatment, disease progression and relevant therapies.
• Standards: Comply with all applicable program standards, guidelines, laws and administrative rules. Other tasks as assigned, including training/cross-training other staff as needed.
• Reporting: Assist management with all necessary reports.

• Valid Oregon Pharmacy license
• One year of experience providing clinical care to patients with chronic disease or infectious disease
• 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
• TB test (provided at agency)
• Valid Oregon driver's license, or valid out of state driver's license with the ability to get an Oregon driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency in Oregon, and a driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy.
• Ability to pass agency criminal background check

• Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Management (proactively communicates effectively, listens carefully to others, exhibits acceptable standards of conduct, deals effectively with others in difficult situations, works to reduce tension & conflict)
• Organizational Awareness (takes time to learn about agency culture, policies, and procedures; recognizes and balances the interest and impact of one's department with those of other departments, programs, and the agency as a whole)
• Embraces Change (actively identifies problems and opportunities for change, implements solutions where appropriate, maintains effectiveness & adjusts well when experiencing changes in work tasks, environment, processes, and requirements)
• Living the Agency Vision & Values (demonstrates an understanding of agency vision and values, keeping the vision and values at the forefront of decision making)
• Client & Customer Focused (keeps client and customer needs a primary focus; develops and sustains productive relationships with clients, customers, & partners)
• Valuing Diversity (appreciates and leverages the capabilities, insights, & ideas of all individuals; works effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, & motivation)

• Repetitively use hands, including grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity to perform various necessary clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
• Frequently use arms, such as pushing & pulling to open/close drawers, cabinets, etc.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
• Bend, stand, & reach to be able to transport clients and to lift and carry up to 25 pounds for tasks such as building kits & assembling testing/educational materials.
• Use continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Ability to work in loud, crowded, busy, or escalated environments
• Ability to drive at night and during various weather conditions safely

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