Clinical Pharmacist - IND - West Pharmacy (Full-Time, 40, Day)

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. in Hawaii seeks a licensed pharmacist to oversee investigational drug service, drug dispensing, and protocol management within a hospital setting.

You will supervise pharmacy staff and ensure compliance with clinical research standards while maintaining high service levels. The role requires strong communication skills, excellent terminology knowledge, and the ability to educate healthcare teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current Hawaii State pharmacist license.
• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates investigational drug service and oversees drug compounding and dispensing by pharmacy staff.
• As a member of the pharmacy team, performs duties that enhance service orientation and reputation of the pharmacy department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Education & training

Medical terminology

Pharmacy operations

Education

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

PGY1/PGY2 residency (preferred)

Investigational Drug residency (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates investigational drug service and has administrative oversight over operational duties such as drug compounding and dispensing conducted by pharmacy staff.
• As a member of the pharmacy team, performs responsibilities which enhance the reputation and service-orientation of the pharmacy department.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
• Frequent: pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 40 pounds of force, lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object.
• Continuous: repetitive arm/hand motions.
• Occasional: kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, pushing/pulling usual weight of up to maximum 50 pounds.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subject to adverse environmental conditions.
• Subjected to noise/vibration from air conditioner, printers, time stamp machines, pneumatic tubes, telephone, etc.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases.
• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
• Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful due to workload.
• Interacts with patients, nurses, physicians, other healthcare professional, and the general public as needed.
• Works on multiple tasks at the same time.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State license as a Pharmacist.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience from accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred.
• Investigational Drug residency or fellowship preferred.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of experience as an inpatient pharmacist in a teaching medical center or pharmacist in a clinical research setting, including experience with investigational drug dispensing and/or protocol management or oversight.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology as related to drug usage.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide education and training to all levels of the health care team.
• Experience in medication dispensing and IV services preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Your Health. Our Legacy

Our Mission:

To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values:

• Compassion guides our actions
• Aloha inspires us in all that we do
• Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
• Excellence is our quest