Duke University

Clinical Pharmacist

Duke University • $90K — $120K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required
  • Two years of pharmacy practice experience with BS degree, or completion of an accredited residency program
  • No experience required for Doctor of Pharmacy graduates
  • Preferred experience in oncology
  • Current pharmacist license or eligibility to practice in North Carolina

Responsibilities

  • Review and monitor patient medication therapy for safety and efficacy
  • Prepare, label, and dispense medications according to prescriptions
  • Maintain records of medication dispensing and oversee charging systems
  • Provide drug information and educate patients and caregivers
  • Supervise technical personnel in drug preparation and dispensing
  • Conduct medication history assessments and suggest modifications
  • Participate in research programs to enhance quality of care

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continuing education programs
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Opportunity to educate and mentor pharmacy students
  • Research opportunities impacting patient care
  • Engagement with a prominent healthcare system in North Carolina
Full Job Description
Location:
  • Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy
  • Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital
  • 3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina


Working hours:
  • Monday-Friday
  • 8:30am-5:00pm


Occupational Summary
  • Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the Duke University Health System including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medicationtherapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation.
  • May also advise physicians on matters pertaining to drug usage and control; participate in the development and delivery of continuing education programs for Pharmacy, Patient Care Services, Medical Staff and students.


Work Performed
  • Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders written by appropriate caregivers for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status; advise patient care team of issues with, or possible enhancements to, patient's medication therapy and document such interventions.
  • Prepare, label and dispense medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records.
  • Maintain appropriate records of dispensing and oversee and maintain the systems that charge or credit for medications and medication treatments.
  • Provide drug information and educate caregivers, patients and students regarding medications and their proper use and monitoring.
  • Oversee and monitor all aspects of the medication process; collect data and present reports and recommendations regarding issues with the medication systems.
  • Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored and maintained.
  • Supervise the process and technical personnel who assist in preparation, maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies.
  • Provide support, education and oversight for investigational medications for patients; provide information regarding their preparation, labeling and availability within the medication system; maintain appropriate and required records and documentation for investigational drugs.
  • Provide specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes including advising physicians on issues concerning drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs and side effects, as well as assisting in the prescription of appropriate doses.
  • Contributes to the education of students and pharmacy residents.
  • Maintain liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission standards.
  • Conduct and evaluate medication histories, assess compliance and suggest modifications so as to achieve desired outcomes; instruct patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs; participate in patientcare rounds with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress.
  • Individualize medication regimens using sound principles, accounting for pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination with responsibility for establishing and continually improving the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in the department with the same.
  • Conduct and participate in research including, but notlimited to, performing as the primary investigator or co-investigator for research programs which will impact on the delivery of quality care or examine the pharmacoeconomic impact of providing care to the patients in the Duke Health System.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.
  • Extensive knowledge of drug products, medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.
  • Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with various members of health care teams.


Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree OR BS Pharmacy Degree


Experience
  • With a BS Pharmacy degree, two years of pharmacy practice experience, or acceptable board certification, or completion of an accredited residency program and demonstrated ability to achieve positive patient outcomes in a similar environment is required.
  • With Doctor of Pharmacy degree, no experience is required.
  • Oncology experince preferred


Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
  • Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
Learn more about Duke University
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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