Clinical Pharmacist Pediatric Inpatient Operations (Every Other Weekend)
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 264590
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: Sep 12, 2026
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 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.
Location/ Department
Duke University Hospital; Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy; Durham, NC
Working Hours
Every other weekend
Rotating days/evenings
General Description of the Job Class
Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the Duke University
Health System 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; ensure compliance with Federal, State and
local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation. May
also advise physicians 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
appropriate caregivers 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.
Prepare, label and dispense medications for patients in accordance with
physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local
laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics
and the maintenance of required records.
Maintain appropriate records of dispensing and oversee and maintain the
systems that charge or credit for medications and medication treatments.
Provide drug information and educate caregivers, patients and students
regarding medications and their proper use and monitoring.
Oversee and monitor all aspects of the medication process; collect data
and present reports and recommendations regarding issues with the
medication systems.
Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and
properly procured, prepared, stored and maintained.
Supervise the process and technical personnel who assist in preparation,
maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies.
Provide support, education and oversight for investigational medications
for patients; provide information regarding their preparation, labeling
and availability within the medication system; maintain appropriate and
required records and documentation for investigational drugs.
Provide specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and
therapeutic outcomes including advising physicians on issues concerning
drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs and side effects, as well as
assisting in the prescription of appropriate doses.
Contributes to the education of students and pharmacy residents.
Maintain liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide
timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and
compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and
Joint Commission standards.
Conduct and evaluate medication histories, assess compliance and suggest
modifications so as to achieve desired outcomes; instruct patients in the
proper use of prescribed drugs; participate in patient care rounds with
multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress.
Individualize medication regimens using sound principles, accounting for
pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption,
distribution, metabolism and elimination with responsibility for
establishing and continually improving the delivery of pharmaceutical care
to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in
the department with the same.
Conduct and participate in research including, but not limited to,
performing as the primary investigator or co-investigator for research
programs which will impact on the delivery of quality care or examine the
pharmacoeconomic impact of providing care to the patients in the Duke
Health System.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree OR BS Pharmacy Degree
Experience
With a BS Pharmacy degree, two years of pharmacy practice experience, or
acceptable board certification, or completion of an accredited residency
program and demonstrated ability to achieve positive patient outcomes in a
similar environment is required.
With Doctor of Pharmacy degree, no experience is required.
PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy residency or PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with
pediatric focus plus 3+ years of clinical experience PREFERRED
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina
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.
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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.
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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.
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