Clinical Pharmacist Internal Medicine

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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. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Clinical Pharmacist-Internal Medicine

Working hours:

• Rotating shifts (days/evenings)-7am-3:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm
• Rotating weekends

Practice/Research Specialty/Focus: Adult Inpatient Internal Medicine

Preferred Skillsets for Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive patient outcomes in a similar environment is required
• 2+ years of experience preferred
• PGY1 or Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred
• PGY2 Internal Medicine preferred

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:

• Maintains outstanding skills as a clinical pharmacy practitioner and consistently demonstrates the value of pharmacy services
• Provides clinical pharmacy services to primarily General Medicine services and associated patient populations
• 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)
• 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, and National)
• Collaborates 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
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree OR BS Pharmacy Degree

Experience:

• BS Pharmacy degree, two years of pharmacy practice experience, or acceptable board certification
• Completion of an accredited residency program
• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive patient outcomes in a similar environment is required
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree, no experience is required
• 2+ years of experience preferred
• PGY2 Internal Medicine preferred
• PGY1 or Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina

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