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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North
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Location/ Department
Duke University Hospital; Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy; Durham, NC
Work Hours
Every 4th weekend
* 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 11:00 am - 7:30 pm, or 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
General Description of the Job Class
Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the Duke University
Health System including, but not limited to 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 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.
* 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, 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.
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 3+ years of clinical experience PREFERRED
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
* Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina
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