Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Retail

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About Duke Regional Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

As a Duke Regional Hospital employee located at our Lincoln Community Health Center Pharmacy location, you will be a part of an award winning team in work culture and teamwork. We are seeking team members that model behaviors that exemplify our core values of safety, teamwork, excellence, diversity and integrity.  The Pharmacist will work with a team of pharmacy professionals and other health care providers to perform a variety of routine and enhanced pharmacy services including preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures while ensuring optimal health outcomes. The ideal candidate must be able to balance efficiency with accuracy, work well both independently and with a team in a fast-paced culturally diverse environment as well as have flexible scheduling availability.

Work Location: Duke Regional Hospital location at Lincoln Community Health Center – Durham, NC

Working hours: 

• Day shift 20 hours/week
• 9:00am - 6:00pm on Monday and Tuesday; 2:00pm – 6:00pm on Wednesday
• Occasional rotating 11:00am - 8:00pm on Tuesday and 9:00am – 1:00pm on Thursday

 

General Description of the Job Class

Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the Duke University Health System and/or community partners/affiliates 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; support business and operational needs; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation. Maintain compliance with all accrediting bodies, third party vendors and patient assistance programs along with the required documentation.  May also advise Providers 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 Providers  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.

Conduct and evaluate medication histories, assess compliance and suggest modifications to achieve desired outcomes.

Provide drug information and educate Providers, caregivers, patients and students regarding medications and their proper use and monitoring. Ensure patient /caregiver understanding of intended treatment and anticipated outcomes, by utilizing DUHS/ community partner/ affiliate translation resources when needed.

Oversee and monitor all aspects of the medication process including safety; collect data and present reports and recommendations regarding trends and issues identified with the medication systems and safety if assigned.

Oversee and monitor medication adherence initiatives; collect data, reconcile reimbursements and present reports and recommendations regarding trends and issues identified if assigned.

Identify and implement IT opportunities to improve care, compliance and safety for patients in the various electronic systems used by the department. 

Prepare, label and dispense medications for patients in accordance with providers' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing and administration of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records. Periodically review participation requirements and maintain compliance with all accrediting bodies, third party vendors and patient assistance programs along with the required documentation if assigned. 

Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored and maintained.

Oversee the process, required documentation and technical personnel who assist in procurement