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. Relocation Assistance Available for Eligible Candidates Working Hours: 40 hours/week Rotating evening shifts 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm 1 weekend per 4 week schedule Locations: Duke North OR Pharmacy Duke Medicine Pavilion OR Pharmacy Eye Center OR Pharmacy Job Description: The perioperative clinical pharmacist is responsible for oversight of the medication management process in perioperative services at Duke University Hospitallocations include the Operating Room OR Pharmacy Satellites operations in DukeNorth, Duke Medici nePavilion, the Duke EyeCenter, and all associated operating rooms and the post-anesthesia care unit PACU. The perioperative clinical pharmacist will be responsible for applying established medication management policies including drug distribution, inventory control, waste reduction, drug use optimization, formulary enforcement, clinical services, quality assurance, and involvement in education and training of learners. The clinical pharmacist will serve as a resource to the surgery, nursing, anesthesia, and ancillary team members. They will strive to maintain the highest standards in customer service and foster positive and collaborative relation ships with the perioperative team members. The clinical pharmacist must be able to display effective communication techniques, use strategic and critical thinking skills, and utilize effective clinical and operations skills to triage problems appropriately. The pharmacist must have knowledge and understanding of: automated dispensing cabinets and their functionality, surgical care improvement projects SCIP, electronic health records and the use of computerized physician order entry CPOE, pain and controlled substance management in the inpatient critical care setting, USP 797, pharmacy inventory management, and an understanding of medication safety concepts. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level: The following activities are components of the position to assist in meeting the major job responsibilities: 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 me
