Pharmacist I/II

Hawaii Health Systems Corp; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 42,678 - 48,023; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a Pharmacist for a regional position in the Pharmacy department of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation. You'll be responsible for medication reviews, collaborating with healthcare teams, and patient counseling at Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital.

The ideal candidate holds a Pharm.D degree, is licensed in Hawaii, and has experience in pharmacy. This role offers hourly pay between $30.98 - $34.86 and may require weekend or holiday coverage. Join our dedicated team to serve the community!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited pharmacy program required.
• Valid pharmacist license in Hawaii required at the time of appointment.
• Experience as a pharmacist, with six months to one year depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medication orders.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for treatment plans.
• Perform medication therapy management.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmacy principles

Pharmacokinetics

Compounding techniques

Patient counseling

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate or Pharm.D degree in pharmacy

Job description

LOCATION

Location: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Pharmacy-Drug Sold To Patients

POSITION STATUS

0.20 | Temporary

SALARY

$30.98 - $34.86 (Hourly) plus a shortage differential based on the FTE.

JOB DUTIES

This is a regional position located in the Pharmacy department of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua'i Region, which serves Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). The Pharmacy department ensures the safe and effective use of medications for inpatients and provides clinical services such as medication therapy management and patient counseling.

As a Pharmacist, your primary responsibilities include reviewing and interpreting medication orders, collaborating with healthcare teams to tailor treatment plans, performing medication therapy management, providing patient counseling, monitoring for drug interactions, and performing all other duties as assigned. The role may require weekend, holiday, or vacation coverage and occasional travel within the region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate or Pharm.D degree in pharmacy.
• License: A valid license with the State of Hawai'i as a Pharmacist at the time of appointment; a valid State of Hawai'i type #3 driver’s license is preferred.
• Professional Pharmacist Experience:
  • Pharmacist I: Six (6) months
  • Pharmacist II: One (1) year
• Supervisory Aptitude: Demonstrated potential for supervisory duties through experience, training, or positive appraisals.
• Quality of Experience: Overall experience must demonstrate scope and responsibility required for the position.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Pharmacist I:
  • Knowledge of pharmacy principles, sciences (pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, etc.), and compounding techniques.
  • Ability to apply this knowledge to prescription interpretation, record keeping, and relationship building with medical and administrative staff.
• Pharmacist II:
  • Advanced knowledge of pharmacy principles, supervision, and compounding.
  • Ability to plan, organize, operate a pharmacy, maintain inventory, prepare reports, and supervise subordinates, while establishing relationships with external stakeholders.

EEO STATEMENT

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law, and intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying periods of service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements necessary to effectively and safely perform essential functions of the position, with accommodations considered case‑by‑case.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT

Offers contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment physical examination, including drug screening and tuberculosis screening; costs (except drug screening) are borne by the applicant.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND CHECKS

Background checks will be conducted; associated costs may be borne by the applicant.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Location: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP, 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796.

Phone: (808) 338‑6133 (KVMH) | (808) 823‑4145 (SMMH) | Email: [e-mail] | Website: https://www.hhsc.org/

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying.