Pharmacist Inpatient

Duke Health Job Opportunity

At Duke Health, we are committed to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. Join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, consistently ranks 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.

**$7,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members**

Relocation assistance available. 50 miles or more up to $8k.

Work Hours

• Nights (9:00 pm - 7:00 am)
• 7 days on and 7 days off rotating schedule.

General Description of the Job Class

Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the Duke University Health System including 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 providers, 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.
• Contribute 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.
• 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.

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.
• PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy residency or PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with pediatric focus plus clinical experience PREFERRED

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina

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