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 hazardous drugs, antibiotics, chemicals, dust, odors and cleaning/ disinfectant fumes.

• 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.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases.

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 Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet