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Position:  Senior ClinicianLocation:  Atlanta, GA
Job Id:  1571-CDC - 23-73328# of Openings:  1                                                                                                     Senior Clinician Minimum Qualifications Summary Certification & Education * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree Experience Required * Demonstrated experience with medication data analysis, including the use of RXNorm codes and other pharmaceutical data standards. * Proven ability to synthesize complex data and translate it into actionable public health strategies. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and present concept proposals effectively. * Commitment to quickly building expertise in public health concepts, particularly as they relate to maternal, infant, and child health. Job Objective We are seeking a highly skilled PharmD professional with a strong foundation in public health to support our work in surveillance, research, and public health initiatives related to adverse maternal, infant, and child health outcomes. The ideal candidate will combine pharmaceutical expertise with the ability to synthesize, analyze, and interpret complex medication and substance use data to inform public health practices and policies. This role requires someone capable of quickly advancing their public health knowledge while taking initiative to develop proposals, resources, and guidelines critical to our mission. Key Responsibilities: Medication Data Expertise: * Provide expert advice on medication and substance use data derived from diverse sources to inform public health research and practice. * Develop and maintain comprehensive lists of RXNorm codes related to specific medications and substances, including benzodiazepines and naloxone, using reference documents and publicly available resources. * Critically evaluate medication schemas to identify limitations, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Concept Development and Proposal Writing: * Develop detailed concept proposals on topics such as opioid use disorder dosing and frequency, starting with analytic questions and building structured proposals using concept proposal templates. * Guide the team in understanding the process of transforming analytic questions into actionable research plans. Development of Tools and Guidelines: * Create and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for medication-related data analysis and best practices to ensure consistency and quality. * Contribute to data-driven projects by reviewing and synthesizing relevant materials and providing actionable feedback. Team Collaboration and Engagement: * Actively participate in meetings, offering expert insights and recommendations on medication and substance use data. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, fellows, and students to produce high-quality deliverables. * Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to optimize workflows and improve understanding of medication data in a public health context. Education & Certification * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience in public health and/or epidemiology. * Proficiency in using Excel and other data analysis tools and systems (SAS, R)  Key Competencies: * Analytical Skills: Ability to develop and refine analytic questions and evaluate complex medication data. * Initiative: Demonstrates a proactive approach to acquiring new knowledge and tackling complex tasks independently. * Collaboration: Strong team player, able to work with diverse staff and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. * Communication: Effectively conveys ideas, provides feedback, and contributes to discussions. * Adaptability: Quickly absorbs new information and applies it to public health initiatives. Work Location Atlanta, GA - Hybrid (1x/week on site requirement) About Lukos Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 16 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies. About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle. "For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack." At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays. Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.