<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcome Sciences (CPOS) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Pharmacy in collaboration with MUSC Health Department of Pharmacy Services is seeking an individual for full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track (optional tenure track) faculty position with a focus in clinical and translational pharmacogenomics. Rank will be determined by commensurate experience.</p> <p>The successful applicant will join a pharmacogenomics team and lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive pharmacogenomics program at the Medical University of South Carolina. The faculty member will be instrumental in integrating genomic logic into the electronic health record (EHR), establishing system-wide governance structures, educating stakeholders, launching a consultative service to support precision prescribing, and evaluating effectiveness and outcomes.</p> <p>The faculty member will be actively involved in didactic and experiential teaching in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The practice site will be the Pharmacogenomics Service of MUSC Health. Faculty expectations include providing didactic lectures, facilitation of laboratories or small group discussions, course coordination, and providing experiential rotations. Faculty members also serve on MUSC Health, college, or university committees, as requested. Scholarship is expected.</p> <p>Qualifications for the position include a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited College/School of Pharmacy and an active South Carolina Pharmacist license. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, project management experience, and a strong interest in teaching and advancing pharmacy practice. Completion of a PGY1 residency with a PGY2 residency or fellowship in pharmacogenomics or related area or at least 5 years' experience relevant to pharmacogenomics is required. Board certification is preferred. Experience with Epic EHR and CPIC guidelines is also preferred.</p> <p>Entity</p> <p>Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)</p> <p>Worker Type</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Worker Sub-Type</p> <p>Faculty</p> <p>Cost Center</p> <p>CC000768 COP Clinical Pharmacy-Outcomes Sciences</p> <p>Pay Rate Type</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>Pay Grade</p> <p>University-00</p> <p>Pay Range</p> <p>0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmacogenomics</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmacogenomics, will be an instrumental member of a team(s) integrating genomic logic into the electronic health record (EHR), establishing governance structures, educating stakeholders, and launching a consultative service to support precision medicine prescribing, and evaluating effectiveness and outcomes.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>EHR Integration: Collaborate with informatics, information technology, and clinical teams to embed pharmacogenomic decision support into provider workflows.</p> </li><li> <p>Governance leadership: Establish and lead a Pharmacogenomics Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of MUSC Health to guide policy, formulary decisions, and clinical standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Education and outreach: Develop and deliver educational materials and training sessions for students, pharmacists, providers, and others to support pharmacogenomic literacy and application.</p> </li><li> <p>Program development: Drive the strategic build of a pharmacogenomics clinical program, including service design, operational workflows, and outcome tracking.</p> </li><li> <p>Consultative services: Design and implement a pharmacogenomics service consult model to provide patient-specific recommendations and support clinical decision-making.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaboration and advocacy: Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison across departments to promote the responsible use of pharmacogenomic data.</p> </li><li> <p>Quality and research: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support research efforts related to pharmacogenomics and precision medicine.</p> </li></ul> <p>Expected assignment of effort during the first year:</p> <p>Teaching 10%</p> <p>Scholarship 0%</p> <p>Service 5%</p> <p>Clinical Practice 85%</p> <p>Additional Job Description</p> <p>Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)</p> <p>If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees</p>