The primary responsibility of the MAP Clinical Pharmacist is 
to serve as a liaison between the transplant patient and the MAP staff, and assist the MAP 
staff with quality control. Additionally, the MAP Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for 
providing clinical pharmacy services to kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant patients in 
the Augusta University transplant clinic. The MAP Clinical Pharmacist shall also be a 
medication resource for patients and the medical staff at Augusta University Transplant 
Program.
Job Duties
A. Liaison/MAP Duties 40%
 -Assist the MAP staff in coordinating with the patient through the enrollment 
process
- Assist the MAP staff with conducting quarterly audits 
 - Work with social worker(s) to help identify patients who may need the services of 
MAP
- Serve in transplant related research to the Director of MAP
B. Clinical Duties 40%
-Participate in the Transplant Clinic encounter for transplant patients
-Take a medication history of patients in the Transplant Clinic
- Document the patient’s medication profile in the electronic profile
- Identify interactions and make recommendations to physicians
- Identify problems with the patient’s medication regimen such as 
compliance/adherence
- Make recommendations for dosage changes or medication regimen changes to 
physicians
C. Drug Resource Duties 20%
- Prepare medication administration guides for patients to assist them in knowing 
what their medications are for and when to take them
- Provide drug information for physicians and medical staff
- Call in or e-scribe prescriptions ordered by physician if needed and when time 
permits
-Assist Transplant nursing staff with providing the correct information needed for prior authorizations

PharmD degree; active pharmacy license in the state of Georgia

About The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. The College of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia (UGA) is a distinguished institution known for its excellence in pharmacy education, research, and community service. We are at the forefront of pharmaceutical research, with faculty and students... engaged in groundbreaking studies that contribute to advancements in healthcare and medicine. Research areas include drug discovery, pharmacology, and clinical pharmacy. The college is highly ranked, placing 15th out of 141 pharmacy programs nationwide according to US News & World Report, underscoring our reputation for excellence. These elements make the UGA College of Pharmacy a unique and enriching place for students to pursue their pharmacy education and careers.

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