Pharmacy Coordinator - Inpatient Adult Hematology Oncology

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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 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.

Working Schedule:

• Weekdays
• Day shift
• On call

Position Summary: The Oncology Services Division of the Duke University Hospital Department of Pharmacy is looking for a highly motivated and skilled practitioner to join our team of inpatient oncology pharmacists in the role of pharmacy coordinator while also delivering exceptional care to adult malignant hematology oncology patients. In addition to providing clinical pharmacy services, order verification and clinical monitoring, responsibilities include:

• Administrative responsibilities such as coordinating employees and making schedules, assisting with recruiting and onboarding of staff, chairs and participating in relevant meetings as appropriate, evaluating and coordinating delivery of care, serves as leader for medication related activities, such as shortage planning, coordinating workflow/processes development and revisions
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key leaders
• Partnering with physicians and other providers to provide clinical pharmacy services and to promote evidence-based, safe, effective drug therapy
• Maintains outstanding skills as a clinical pharmacist 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.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree OR BS Pharmacy Degree and eligible for license as a Pharmacist by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. 

Experience

• 2 years of pharmacy practice experience required.
• 3+ years of pharmacy practice experience preferred
• Managerial or supervisor experience, if applicable, is preferred. 
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience is strongly preferred
• PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in area of specialty is strongly preferred 

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required for employment.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in area of specialty is strongly preferred.