Title: Investigational Drug Pharmacist
Location: Honolulu, HI
Under general supervision and liaison with Pharmacist-in-Charge, searches, identifies, and develops research opportunities. Reviews, conducts, and monitors pharmacy activities related to research and/or clinical drug trials. Coordinates and implements pharmacy operations for all aspects of medication use process related to research in support of patients, providers, and ancillary staff; supports pharmaceutical care while maintaining and enhancing patient care.
Essential Functions:
- Searches, identifies, & develops research opportunities; reviews, conducts, & monitors pharmacy activities related to research &/or clinical drug trials in collaboration with principal investigators & Pharmacist-in-Charge
- Coordinates & implements pharmacy operations for all aspects of medication use process related to research, including prescribing & ordering, procurement storage & handling, preparation & dispensing, medication administration, & medication monitoring; collaborates with & solicits input from Pharmacy process owners as needed
- Responds to requests for drug information from healthcare providers & patients; identifies actual drug information need; researches appropriate literature & formulates recommendation; follows-up on recommendations & assesses effectiveness
- Designs & provides effective medication-use education to patients, caregivers, & healthcare staff
- Participates in lecture programs & skills certification for patients, providers, & staff at all levels as warranted; participates in conferences, working groups (investigational review board), task forces, etc. as necessary
- Participates in didactic or clerkship education of pharmacy students, &/or precepts residents as warranted
- Collaborates with physicians & facility leaders to successfully partner on drug therapy issues; balances cost & quality issues
- Participates in monitoring & improving relevant outcome measures &/or quality improvement indicators; defines QI processes; develops measures to monitor, assures safety & appropriateness
- Participates in ensuring departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, & safety requirements (e.g., NCQA & JCAHO requirements; ASHP standards, statements, & guidelines; state & federal laws regulating pharmacy practice; & OSHA regulations)
- Participates in the development & implementation of selected pharmacy department policies & procedures
- Performs other duties & accepts responsibility, as assigned
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Two years of full-time practical (post-graduate) experience or completion of one year general residency
- Experience in research project planning & coordination or implementation of pharmacy operations
- Graduate from accredited pharmacy college recognized by American Council of Pharmaceutical Education ACPE)
- Completion of an emergency contraception training course approved by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), curriculum-based programs from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy, applicable state or local health department programs, or programs recognized by the board of pharmacy
- Valid Hawaii Pharmacist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure)
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Demonstrated ability to balance between regulatory/legal/accreditation requirements w/ compassion when delivering pharmaceutical care
- Demonstrated ability to safely handle &/or prepare compounds such as chemotherapeutic agents, biologicals or other medications
- Demonstrated knowledge of & skill in customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, group presentations, problem solving, teamwork, & written communication
- Demonstrated knowledge of & skill in word processing, spreadsheet, & database PC applications
- Talking to coworkers, customers, outside vendors, & on the telephone
- Reading, writing, speaking, & understanding English
- Training/giving & receiving instructions
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, & alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from a school recognized by the ACPE
- Completion of a general pharmacy residency
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from a school recognized by the ACPE
- Completion of a general pharmacy residency
