Clinical Pharmacist Heart Failure-Full Time/Days

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. 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 the four Duke Healthhospitals 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 – Heart Failure Full Time/Days Applicable Position Description: Clinical Pharmacist Practice or research specialty/focus of the position: Heart Failure Clinic Pharmacist Position Summary: This clinical pharmacist position plays a key role in the Clinical and Patient Care Services Division. While this position has many challenging responsibilities, the major areas are listed below: Provides in-depth clinical pharmacy services to Heart Failure patient population within the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic Providing Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for patients within the clinic via pharmacist-based clinic visits Participates in transitions of care communications with providers in the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic and the inpatient Heart Failure team Obtains Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) credentialing through the NC BOP and Duke Hospital Credentialing Maintains outstanding skills as a clinical pharmacy practitioner and consistently demonstrates the value of pharmacy services 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. Required or desired credentials or experience of applicants: Description of institution/organization: Duke University Hospital is a 1048-bed tertiary care teaching facility offering a broad array of inpatient and ambulatory care services. The Department of Pharmacy provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients with a staff of more than 200 pharmacists and 200 technicians. Located within the Research Triangle, Duke University and the region offer an excellent quality of life, including close proximity to the North Carolina beaches and mountains. For more information on Duke University Hospital see our web page at www.dukehealth.org/about_duke. Contact Information: Amanda M. Ball, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, Clinical Manager, Clinical and Patient Care Services, Duke University Hospital. Phone: (919) 681-2758 Fax: (919) 681-3895, email: [email protected] Department of Pharmacy Duke University Hospital Box 3089 Durham, NC 27710 Application Deadline: Open Desired Starting Date: Open Duke is a Non-Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Requirements

Pharm.D
PGY1 pharmacy practice residency required
PGY2 residency in Cardiology or Ambulatory Care required
Licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina

Responsibilities

Provides in-depth clinical pharmacy services to Heart Failure patient population within the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
Providing Guideline Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) for patients within the clinic via pharmacist-based clinic visits
Participates in transitions of care communications with providers in the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic and the inpatient Heart Failure team
Obtains Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) credentialing through the NC BOP and Duke Hospital Credentialing
Maintains outstanding skills as a clinical pharmacy practitioner and consistently demonstrates the value of pharmacy services
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.