What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - Hawaii State Hospital - Kaneohe, HI position at Clinical Solutions Pharmacy Services?
We are seeking a pharmacist to join our pharmacy practice dedicated to supporting clients primarily based in a hospital setting with a strong focus on behavioral health. This is a closed door, non-retail setting where accuracy, clinical judgment, and communication are essential. You'll work closely with healthcare teams managing patients with acute and chronic behavioral health needs.
Location: Hawaii State Hospital - Kaneohe, HI
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Benefits:
Clinical Solutions values work-life balance and provides an amazing benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Paid Time Off (PTO), Company Paid Life Insurance, Teladoc, and Employee Assistance Program and other elective benefits such as Short-term and Long-term Disability.
We offer Competitive Pay based on experience.
Core Responsibilities
- Verify medication orders for safety and accuracy, checking dose, interactions, and appropriateness before dispensing.
- Support pharmacy operations by ensuring safe medication preparation and dispensing in accordance with protocols while working closely with technicians to maintain an efficient workflow.
- Communicate with prescribers and nursing staff to clarify orders and offer medication recommendations when needed.
- Review patient information, including labs and key clinical details, to support safe medication use.
- Keep track of required lab monitoring for medications that need additional follow
- Serve as a point of contact for questions about medication use, safety considerations, and administration.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable federal and state pharmacy regulations.
- Participate in medication incident reporting and follow-up processes.
- Provide medication-related education and training to hospital staff.
- Assist with additional pharmacist duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree; PharmD preferred
- Active pharmacist license in Hawaii
- Experience in hospital or behavioral health practice strongly preferred
- Solid knowledge of medication safety standards, regulatory requirements, and psychopharmacology principles
- Competence with EHR systems and pharmacy computer software
- Strong clinical reasoning and clear, effective communication skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, stir, walk, and stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
- The employee is required to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift/move objects.
- Able to reach, carry, finger, grasp and feel objects related to duties.