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Academic Detailer

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for an Academic Detailer. The position will perform academic detailing with prescribers and pharmacies to inform pain management practices and practices related to the treatment of substance use disorder. The Academic Detailer will work to assist in creating sustainability of overdose prevention programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and preferably with American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited specialty residency, OR Student in the final year of an accredited PharmD program with relevant experience, OR Master's degree in public health with experience in health education, OR individuals with a Doctor of Medicine, OR individual who are a registered nurse
• Highly detail oriented, works well within a diverse team, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner, able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines, and possesses analytical skills.
• Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet development and management, and database management, with a particular emphasis on proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with particular experience reviewing and editing documents.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial; energetic; and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Responsibilities:

• Conduct academic detailing visits with Controlled Substance Registration licensed prescribers regarding evidence-based opioid prescribing for acute and chronic pain, prescribing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), understanding applicable state regulations, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) usage.
• Collaborate with partners to manage and coordinate the OD2A prescriber and/or pharmacy initiatives and provide education regarding medication safety and performance.
• Develop relationships with prescribers to provide information on evidence-based data and current best practices as subject matter expert, with knowledge of patient populations served
• Maintain up to date knowledge of topics regarding substance use, such as prescribing MOUD, understanding applicable state regulations, and PDMP usage
• Maintains required documentation of activities

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.

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