Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or BS Pharmacy Degree required.
Two years of pharmacy practice experience with BS Pharmacy or completion of an accredited residency program required.
No experience required with Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina.
Extensive knowledge of drug products, medical therapeutics, and pharmacokinetics.
Responsibilities
Review and monitor patient medication therapy for safety and efficacy.
Prepare, label, and dispense medications according to prescriptions.
Maintain records of dispensing and oversee medication charging systems.
Provide drug information and educate caregivers and patients.
Oversee all aspects of the medication process and present reports.
Ensure availability and proper maintenance of medications.
Supervise technical personnel in drug preparation and dispensing.
Support and oversee investigational medications and maintain required documentation.
Conduct medication histories and participate in patient care rounds.
Individualize medication regimens based on pharmacokinetic principles.
Conduct and participate in research impacting quality care.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a prestigious academic health system.
Engagement in multidisciplinary patient care teams.
Access to continuing education programs for professional development.
Supportive environment for research and innovation.
Potential for career advancement within Duke University Health System.
Full Job Description
Location:
Duke Raleigh, a Campus of Duke University Hospital
Working hours:
2nd shift
2:00pm-10:30pm
3:00-11:30pm
Every 4th weekend and 2 holidays per year
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.
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.
