Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient Hematology Oncology

Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient Hematology Oncology

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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.

Working Hours:

• 40 hours/week
• Weekdays and 1 weekend/month
• Rotating hours:
• 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
• 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

Practice or research specialty/focus of the position: Inpatient Adult Hematology Oncology

Position Summary: The Oncology Services Division of the Duke University Hospital Department of Pharmacy is looking for a highly motivated and skilled practitioner to join our team of inpatient oncology pharmacists in delivering exceptional care to adult malignant hematology oncology patients. In addition to providing clinical pharmacy services, order verification and clinical monitoring, responsibilities include:

• Partnering with physicians and other providers to provide clinical pharmacy services and to promote evidence-based, safe, effective drug therapy
• Maintains outstanding skills as a clinical pharmacist and consistently demonstrates the value of pharmacy services.
• Educates medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff about the management, prescribing and monitoring of therapies used in patient care area(s) of responsibility.
• Serves as a resource to the Department of Pharmacy for area(s) of expertise.
• Participates in departmental and hospital committees and initiatives related to practice area.
• Contributes to student and resident education.
• Provides educational lectures and/or participates in research (Duke, State/Local, National).
• Works with peers to achieve division and departmental goals.
• Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Maintains familiarity with all departmental programs and works as integral part of the pharmacy team.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager

Additional opportunities exist for participation in research, precepting PharmD students, PGY-1 residents and PGY-2 residents, and involvement in oncology related committees.

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.
• 2+ years of practice experience preferred
• PGY1 or Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:

• Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina

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