Pharmacist & Graduate Pharmacist MAIN

Company: Hhsc East Hawaii Region (hilo Benioff Medical Cent
Location: Hilo
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPharmacist I- Pharmacy DepartmentThe primary purpose of this position is to procure and maintain an adequate supply of drugs and pharmaceuticals required for the treatment of a variety of conditions; communicate accurate information about drugs, their actions and usage to other health care professionals and patients; distribute drugs to patients; consult with medical staff members with regard to optimizing a patients treatment regimen. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed by the infant (0-1 year), pediatric (2-10 years), adolescent (11-18 years), adult (19-64 years) and to geriatric (65 years plus) patient groups.POSITION SUMMARYPrepare intravenous admixtures using aseptic technique and the laminar air flow hood; utilizing knowledge of drug-drug, drug container, drug-temperature incompatibilities in the preparation process, and proper storage technique. This includes antibiotic medications, fluid replacement therapy but also antineoplastic therapy, total parenteral nutrition, and home IV admixtures.Compound and dispense drugs, chemicals and pharmaceuticals to nursing units, rural hospitals, outpatients and home health patients.Dispense controlled substances in accordance with Federal and State regulations; maintain accurate records of controlled substances including inventories.Fill and properly label all medications used in the night cabinets at the nursing stations and Emergency Department.Review orders for possible drug-drug, drug-lab test, drug-food interactions, appropriateness of the dosage form, dosage strength, dosage interval, duration of therapy and duplicate therapy.Return to manufacturer all merchandise of unusable nature (i.e. expired and/or recalled products).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate or Pharm.D degree in pharmacy.Experience: Applicants must possess full-time work experience as a licensed Pharmacist.General Experience:Pharmacist Graduate: NonePharmacist I: 6 months of experience as a Licensed Pharmacist.Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for performing supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities, by detail to supervisory positions, by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments, or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.Licensure: A valid license with the State of Hawaii as a Pharmacist at the time of appointment.Certification: BLS is required within six months of employment.Company DescriptionAs the Big Islands leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Kau Hospital, and the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and over 1,700 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Kau Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.Benefits13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plansEmployee Assistance ProgramParticipation in the State of Hawaiis retirement systemPotential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.BenefitsRelocation Assistance is available for this position.Benefits#INDPre-Employment Health RequirementsOffers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.Pre-Employment Assessments for External CandidatesAs part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSCs East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.Shift DetailsMust be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.Shortage DifferentialCompensation for this position includes a shortage differential.by Jobble

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