Roxanna Roque Meléndez
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Ambulatory care pharmacist completing PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency training in a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with specialized experience in HIV management within a Ryan White–supported setting. Skilled in antiretroviral therapy optimization, adherence interventions, and management of patients with complex social and clinical needs. Experienced in interdisciplinary care models, long-acting injectable ART, and driving improvements in HIV-related clinical outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interdisciplinary HIV Clinic
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
Birmingham, AL
07.2025 - Current
- Optimize antiretroviral therapy (ART) based on adherence, resistance considerations, and tolerability
- Monitor and interpret viral load and CD4 count trends to guide therapy decisions
- Assisted patients in achieving viral suppression (undetectable viral load) through targeted adherence interventions, ART optimization, and coordination of care
- Improved medication adherence by addressing barriers including cost, access, and social determinants of health
- Assist patients with navigation of Ryan White services and medication access programs
- Administer and monitor long-acting injectable ART (Cabenuva)
- Provide patient-centered counseling on ART, adherence strategies, and adverse effects
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver guideline-directed HIV care
Ambulatory Care – Chronic Disease Management
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
Birmingham, AL
07.2025 - Current
- Manage diabetes and hypertension in underserved patient populations
- Adjust pharmacotherapy using labs, vitals, and patient-specific factors
- Provide education on injectable therapies (insulin, GLP-1 receptor agonists)
- Contribute to interdisciplinary care planning to improve clinical outcomes
Pharmacy Intern
Cahaba Pharmacy
Birmingham, AL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided patient-centered counseling and medication education
- Assisted with medication access and adherence support
Pharmacy Intern
Liberty Pharmacy
Vestavia, AL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Dispensed medications and resolved insurance-related barriers
- Ensured safe and accurate medication use
Education
PGY1-Community Pharmacy Residency -
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
Birmingham, AL06-2026
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Studies
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05-2023
Skills
- HIV pharmacotherapy & ART optimization
- Ryan White program navigation & medication access coordination
- Long-acting injectable ART (Cabenuva administration)
- Adherence assessment & intervention strategies
- Management of patients with complex social determinants of health
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- EMR documentation & data analysis (Athena, Excel)
- Bilingual: Spanish (fluent)
Affiliations
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist, Alabama (Active)
- Basic Life Support (AHA)
- APhA Immunization Certification
- Substance Use Disorder Certification
- QPR Suicide Prevention Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interdisciplinary HIV Clinic
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
07.2025 - Current
Ambulatory Care – Chronic Disease Management
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
07.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Cahaba Pharmacy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Liberty Pharmacy
08.2021 - 12.2021
PGY1-Community Pharmacy Residency -
Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Samford University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Studies
Samford University
PUBLICATIONS
Roque R, Clark R, Crider J, Palmer JA. Evaluating Hemoglobin A1C Outcomes in an Interdisciplinary Diabetes Clinic. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2026;83(Suppl 2):S1–S2907. doi:10.1093/ajhp/zxaf258
POSTER PRESENTATION
- Evaluating Hemoglobin A1C Outcomes in an Interdisciplinary Diabetes Clinic
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting – Dec 2025