Clinical Pharmacist - Clinical and Patient Care Services (PRN)

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join their dynamic team at a leading hospital. This role involves providing exceptional clinical pharmacy services, supporting various medical specialties, and contributing to patient care initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree and demonstrate a strong commitment to patient outcomes. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient health and the community. This is an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while being part of a renowned institution known for its compassionate care and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy required with relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of drug products and medical therapeutics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services including order verification and monitoring.
• Educate staff on management and prescribing of therapies.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Drug Products

Pharmacokinetics

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

BS Pharmacy Degree

Tools

Information Systems

Automated Equipment

Job description

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.

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 and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Work Location: Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC

Working hours: Rotating Shifts (PRN) with evening shift frequency

Position Summary: This clinical pharmacist position in the Clinical and Patient Care Services Division provides clinical pharmacy services, including order verification, clinical monitoring, and support of clinical pharmacy and departmental programs. Responsibilities include:

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

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• Maintains outstanding skills as a clinical pharmacy practitioner and consistently demonstrates the value of pharmacy services.
• Provides clinical pharmacy services to surgery and medicine services, which may include:
• Cardiology
• Pulmonary
• Critical Care
• Internal Medicine
• General Surgery
• Solid Organ Transplant
• Orthopedics/Plastics
• Trauma
• Vascular Surgery
• Provides discharge medication reconciliation and contributes to ongoing hospital and department transitions of care initiatives.
• 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 an integral part of the pharmacy team.

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

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina.