Duke University

Outpatient Float Clinical Pharmacist (Full-Time)

Duke University$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required.
  • For BS Pharmacy degree holders, two years of pharmacy practice experience required or board certification; residency preferred.
  • No prior experience required for Doctor of Pharmacy degree holders.
  • Retail pharmacy experience is preferred.
  • Must be licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

  • Review and monitor patient medication therapy for safety and efficacy.
  • Prepare, label, and dispense medications following physician prescriptions.
  • Maintain records of dispensing and oversee medication charge systems.
  • Provide drug information and educate patients, caregivers, and students.
  • Ensure the availability and proper management of medications.
  • Supervise staff assisting in drug preparation and dispensing.
  • Conduct medication histories and participate in patient care rounds.

Benefits

  • Work schedule from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and weekends 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Rotating weekends required based on departmental needs.
  • Opportunity to develop and deliver continuing education programs.
  • Engagement in patient care rounds with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Involvement in research that impacts care quality and pharmacoeconomic outcomes.
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

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.
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