Asct
Clinical Pharmacist-Heart Transplant Clinic
Asct, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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About Duke University Hospital 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.
Clinical Pharmacist-Heart Transplant Clinic Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Shift: Day Shift/First shift only, No weekends or evenings shifts
Eligible for $10,000 Commitment Bonus and up to $8,000 relocation assistance if qualified
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.
This may include, but is not limited to
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
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
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. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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About Duke University Hospital 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.
Clinical Pharmacist-Heart Transplant Clinic Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Shift: Day Shift/First shift only, No weekends or evenings shifts
Eligible for $10,000 Commitment Bonus and up to $8,000 relocation assistance if qualified
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.
This may include, but is not limited to
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
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
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. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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