Inpatient Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist

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About Duke University Hospital

Location / Department

Duke University Hospital; Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy; Durham, NC

Work Hours

Part-Time (20 hours / week), Monday-Friday, Rotating 1st and 2nd shift, weekend rotation, rotating holiday coverage, and rotating overnight on call coverage.

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

Prepare, label and dispense intravenous admixtures, sterile products, or nonsterile 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.Â
• 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 teamsÂ

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.

Clinical experience in pediatrics preferred.

PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy residency or PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with pediatric focus or 3+ years clinical experience PREFERRED

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina

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