Clinical Pharmacist-Heart Transplant Clinic-Duke University Hospital

Clinical Pharmacist-Heart Transplant Clinic-Duke University Hospital

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Hours: 8am-4:30pm

Shift: Day Shift/First shift only, No weekends or evenings shifts

Required or desired credentials or experience of applicants:

• Pharm-D- Two years of clinical practice experience
• PGY1 or Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred; with 1+ years of clinical practice experience or experience in managing transplant patient populations preferred
• PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant or Cardiology Residency and BCTXP or BCCP preferred
• Licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina

Position Summary:

• This clinical pharmacist will join our team of Heart Transplant Clinical pharmacists and will maintain a practice in the Duke Heart Transplant Ambulatory Clinic
• This pharmacist will work with the team to actively contribute to the continuity of care for the heart transplant patient population in the pre-transplantation phase and as they transition into the post-transplantation phase in the ambulatory setting

Clinical Practice and Medication Management:

• Participates in clinic and provides clinical pharmacy services and oversight for safe use of medications
• This includes prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring of medications.
• Completes/Reviews medication reconciliation
• Provides medication counseling/education
• Interprets pharmacokinetic/therapeutic drug monitoring data
• Screens for drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, omissions, etc
• Monitors patients for therapeutic and/or toxic response to medication
• Coordinates patient care with inpatient transplant team
• Ensures continuity of care and access with all medications
• Document transplant pharmacy services provided in accordance with regulatory requirements based on policies developed in accordance with CMS Conditions based on policies developed in accordance with CMS Conditions based on policies developed in accordance with CMS Conditions
• Participation and UNOS policy
• Participate in the multidisciplinary selection committee and assess pharmacologic risks to transplant and provide recommendations on post-transplant immunosuppression and infection prophylaxis regimens
• Pursues Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) designation within 6 months of hire
• Provides support to improve safety and reduce risk to patients treated in the transplant program
• Reports events and/or concerns via the safety reporting system
• Provides oversight of cost-effective use of medications and treatments
• This includes risk reduction and correct utilization of resources to optimize care
• Addresses patient specific drug therapy inquiries
• Provides leadership in developing guidelines, order forms, and critical pathways to improve the care and safety of patients
• Educates medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff about the management, prescribing, and monitoring of transplant therapies
• Provides educational lectures and/or participates in research (Duke, State/Local, and National)
• Contributes to student and resident education
• Works with peers to achieve division and departmental goals
• Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth
• Maintains familiarity with all departmental programs and serves as an integral part of the pharmacy team
• Provides leadership to maintain Joint Commission accreditation standards within the realm of medication use within the program. Duke University Hospital, Department of Pharmacy
• Coordinates with Duke Retail pharmacies and patient assistance teams to provide seamless medication access to all patients
• Facilitates prescription fulfillment through Duke retail pharmacies
• Serves as a resource for Duke retail pharmacies staff on transplant related medication issues
• Proactively assesses and ensures medication adherence and makes appropriate documentation on the inquiry
• Collaborates with Infusion Pharmacy staff to provide continuity of care on medication infusion related issues as necessary
• Develop and participate in pharmacy-related research projects and quality improvement initiatives
• Provides oversight of transplant staff education for critical elements of medication use in patient care and clinical research
• Educates medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff about the management, prescribing, and monitoring of transplant therapies
• Provides leadership support for research efforts in patient care areas
• Presents scholarly materials at educational conferences for the transplant program and pharmacy professional meetings and organizations (Duke, State/Local, National)
• Understands and actively participates in the achievement of division and departmental financial goals
• Models behaviors that exemplify Duke's guiding principles, including trustworthiness, respect, diversity, learning, and teamwork
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager

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