Duke University Health System
Clinical Pharmacist-Children's Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy
Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Clinical Pharmacist-Children's Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy
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. Overview
Location: Duke University Hospital; Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy; Durham, NC Work Hours: 32 hours/week; Rotating shifts (days and evenings) Responsibilities
Review and monitor patient medication therapy and orders written by appropriate caregivers for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status; advise the patient care team of issues with, or possible enhancements to, the patient's medication therapy and document such interventions. Prepare, label and dispense intravenous admixtures, sterile products, or nonsterile medications in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to 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, toxicity, 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, regulations, and standards. Conduct and evaluate medication histories, assess compliance and suggest modifications to achieve desired outcomes; instruct patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs; participate in patient care rounds with multidisciplinary teams. Individualize medication regimens considering pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations; contribute to continuous improvement of pharmaceutical care within areas of responsibility. Conduct and participate in research, including as primary investigator or co-investigator, to impact quality care and pharmacoeconomic outcomes in the Duke Health System. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Experience in aseptic technique and sterile compounding preferred. 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. Licensures, Certifications
Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values and ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all. Essential Physical Job Functions: Some roles may require specific physical and/or mental abilities; reasonable accommodation information will be provided by the hiring department.
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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. Overview
Location: Duke University Hospital; Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy; Durham, NC Work Hours: 32 hours/week; Rotating shifts (days and evenings) Responsibilities
Review and monitor patient medication therapy and orders written by appropriate caregivers for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status; advise the patient care team of issues with, or possible enhancements to, the patient's medication therapy and document such interventions. Prepare, label and dispense intravenous admixtures, sterile products, or nonsterile medications in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to 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, toxicity, 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, regulations, and standards. Conduct and evaluate medication histories, assess compliance and suggest modifications to achieve desired outcomes; instruct patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs; participate in patient care rounds with multidisciplinary teams. Individualize medication regimens considering pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations; contribute to continuous improvement of pharmaceutical care within areas of responsibility. Conduct and participate in research, including as primary investigator or co-investigator, to impact quality care and pharmacoeconomic outcomes in the Duke Health System. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Experience in aseptic technique and sterile compounding preferred. 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. Licensures, Certifications
Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values and ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all. Essential Physical Job Functions: Some roles may require specific physical and/or mental abilities; reasonable accommodation information will be provided by the hiring department.
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