Clinical Pharmacist - Gastroenterology (Day Shift/ Full-Time)

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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 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.

Working Hours: 

• Weekdays
• Day Shift

 

General Description of the Job Class
The gastroenterology clinical pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services to patients served by Duke Gastroenterology. The clinical pharmacist shall provide services for gastroenterology and hepatology disease states, including but not limited to inflammatory bowel disease and hepatitis C. The pharmacist may support the development of therapy plans, facilitate medication access, provide patient education, support laboratory monitoring requirements, and serve as a resource for healthcare providers and staff.  A clinical practice may be maintained either virtually or at an outpatient clinic. The position may also include precepting pharmacy students and residents.
 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Clinical Pharmacist Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Participates in clinic and care management activities to provide clinical pharmacy services and oversight for safe use of medication. This may include prescribing and monitoring of medications within the scope of practice designed collaboratively with physician colleagues. This may include, but is not limited  to:
  • ribing and monitoring of dr
  • Completes/Reviews medication reconciliation.
  • Provides medication counseling.
  • Prescribes and adjusts medications as permitted through collaborative practice agreement.
  • Screens for drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, omissions, etc.
  • Monitors patients  for therapeutic and/or adverse response to medication
  • Coordinates patient care and ensures appropriate follow-up, including laboratory monitoring, with other outpatient or inpatient teams.
  • Ensures continuity of care and access with all medications.
  • Collaborates with infusion pharmacy staff to provide continuity of care on medication infusion related issues as necessary
  • Documents the care provided in patients’ records.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary reviews of patients’ progress, when applicable.
  • Serves as resource to providers, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to provide medication reviews and to assist in accurate completion of medication reconciliation activities.
  • Serves as resource to assist in addressing medication access and medication adherence challenges.
  • Refers patients to patient assistance programs, or other resources to navigate medication access issues, as needed.
  • Proactively assesses and encourages appropriate medication adherence.
  • Serves as a resource to providers and staff for timely general drug information and payer pharmacy policy.
  • Provides educational in-services on medication-related topics to patients, providers, staff, care managers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • May provide discharge counseling and education for select high-risk patients, either face-to-face or telephonically.
  • May provide both direct patient care and virtual services to patients as determined based on oversight from gastroenterology and pharmacy leadership.
  • Interprets data related to medication safety and effectiveness and provides support to improve safety and reduce risk to patients. Reports events and/or concerns via the Duke Health Safety Reporting System (SRS).
  • Provides oversight of cost-effective use of medications and treatments. This includes risk reduction and correct utilization of resources to optimize care.
  • Participates in developing guidelines, algorithms, and care pathways to improve the care and safety of patients.
  • Participates in efforts to maintain TJC accreditation standards within the realm of medication use at clinical practice sites
  • Coordinates with Duke retail pharmacies and patient assistance teams to provide seamless medication access to all patients. Facilitates prescription fulfillment through Duke retail pharmacies. Coordinates with external retail pharmacies as needed. Coordination may include supporting prior au