With BS, minimum two years of pharmacy practice or board certification required
No experience required with Doctor of Pharmacy degree
Retail pharmacy experience preferred
Must be a Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice in North Carolina
Responsibilities
Review and monitor patient's medication therapy for safety and efficacy
Prepare, label, and dispense medications according to prescriptions
Provide drug information and educate patients and caregivers
Ensure medication availability and proper storage
Supervise technical personnel in drug preparation and dispensing
Support and oversee investigational medications for patients
Conduct medication histories and assess treatment compliance
Benefits
Monday to Friday with rotating weekends
Opportunity to participate in continuing education programs
Access to advanced medication systems and drug information resources
Involvement in patient care rounds with multidisciplinary teams
Potential for contributing to research initiatives
Full Job Description
Setting: Outpatient Pharmacy
Working hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Rotating Weekends
Schedule based on departmental needs
General Description of the Job Class
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 medication therapy 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.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
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 patient care 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 not limited 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.
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
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.
Retail pharmacy experience preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina
