Clinical Pharmacist-Clinical and Patient Care Services PRN

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Clinical and Patient Care Services at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. This position focuses on providing essential clinical pharmacy services across various departments, including surgery, cardiology, and critical care.

The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or a Bachelor's in Pharmacy, with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pharmacokinetics and disease states.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to various medical departments.
• Educate medical staff about therapy management.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and education.

Skills

Clear communication

Knowledge of drug products and medical therapeutics

Ability to work with health care teams

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Job description

Title

Clinical Pharmacist – Clinical and Patient Care Services (PRN)

Location and Hours

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.

Practice or Research Specialty / Focus

Adult Inpatient.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree OR Bachelor of Science in 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.

Licensure & Certifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Duke is an affirmative action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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