Pharmacist
Wailuku, HawaiiAs part of the pharmacy team with Kaiser Permanente, you’ll learn and grow as you help make a difference in the lives of everyone in our communities. Whether you’re working with patients, partnering with physicians, or collaborating with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in an information-rich environment. One where your development will be supported and your skills will be challenged as you work at the top of your license. If you want to explore opportunities beyond your role, we provide a wide array of professional growth opportunities to help our pharmacy team advance their skills and careers. If you believe in the continued pursuit of excellence, there’s no better place to put your beliefs into practice.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
- Pay Range: $79.38 - $81.76 / hour
Success Profile
We’re looking for Pharmacy team members who possess the following traits.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Multi-Tasker
- Team Player
- Results Driven
Benefits
We offer several benefits to our pharmacy team.
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Health Care Benefits
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Compensation
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Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
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Labor Management Partnership
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Work-Life Balance
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Healthy Workforce
Our Culture
As part of the Kaiser Permanente pharmacy team, you’ll collaborate with other team members and physicians to continually evolve and enhance patient care. You can also take advantage of our electronic medical record systems and our integrated technology platforms. It’s a unique opportunity to drive the future of care for all while leveraging your expertise to improve the total health of our members.
What Our People Are Saying
Alex
Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager
“I’ve felt real support every step of the way throughout my pharmacy career. I would not be the pharmacist I am today if I was not empowered to practice kindness and compassion, and be allowed to be me. I feel blessed to have been a part of this organization for the past 16 years.”
Osagie
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Supervisor
“I have had multiple growth opportunities at Kaiser Permanente. I started as a Summer Youth intern, then I worked as an Apothecary Circle intern. After that, I received two years of pharmacy residency training here. I’ve always been supported with substantial resources like tuition reimbursement, business resource groups, as well as coaching and mentorship programs.”
Porsha
Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services
“I chose Kaiser Permanente because of its presence in our communities. We acknowledge, support, cultivate, and nourish the body, soul, and spirit of each patient, employee, and community member. I wanted to be a part of such a phenomenal organization.”
Robert
Manager, Mail Order Call Center
“They encouraged me to work outside of my comfort zone. Now, I’m on a career path I would have never expected. I enjoyed my pathway to get here and it’s been a challenge. It really helped me grow as a person and as an employee. Kaiser Permanente supported me to be the manager I am today.”
Georgina
Project Manager
“I joined Kaiser Permanente as a young mother with a family. I knew this was a stable company with great pay and benefits, and many opportunities to grow. I’ve always experienced flexibility and growth and we’re encouraged to serve our communities and to have a work-life balance.”
Michelle
Pharmacy Clerk
“When you join Kaiser Permanente, you have access to a wealth of experience in the health care industry. You’ll learn about more than medications. You’ll gain experience in customer service, data entry, and other valuable areas. I enjoy supporting our pharmacists and ensuring my patients receive the medications they need.”
Pharmacist
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Performs dispensing pharmaceutical care including patient consultation (OBRA 90), and supervisory duties pertaining to filling of prescriptions. Approves orders during filling process and oversees assigned subordinates.. Works as interdisciplinary team member in support of patients, providers, and ancillary staff to ensure appropriate, cost-effective drug utilization while maintaining and enhancing patient care. Provides pharmaceutical care by performing various clinical, educational, informative, and distributive functions.
- Oversees or performs receiving and review of prescriptions and orders assuring recorded information meets all legal requirements, preparation of medications using appropriate techniques and following applicable departmental policy and procedures. Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following appropriate policies and procedures. Authorizes dispensing of completed prescriptions and provides patient consultation (OBRA 90). Obtains clarification on all questionable prescriptions or directions. Provides oversight for functions and activities of support personnel to assure responsibilities are performed in accordance with scope of practice and applicable procedures. Participates in monitoring and improving relevant outcome measures and/or quality improvement indicators.
- Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapy. Collects and organizes patient-specific information needed by pharmacist to prevent, detect, and resolve medication-related problems and make appropriate medication therapy recommendations.
- Provides responses to requests for drug information from healthcare providers and patients. Identifies requesters drug information need. Formulates procedures for retrieving drug information or referring/utilizing appropriate resource services. Provides medication-use education to patients and caregivers.
- Participates in regional medication management programs and formulary education programs to promote appropriate, cost-effective, prescribing through effective communication and education with prescribers and members. Provides information concerning availability of new, alternate or similar drugs and information on incompatibilities, interactions, contraindications of prescribed drugs to physician, RN, or others.
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- Graduate from an accredited pharmacy college recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
- Pharmacist License (Hawaii) required at hire
- Demonstrated ability to safely handle and/or prepare various pharmaceutical compounds (e.g., chemotherapeutic agents, biologicals).
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet and database PC applications.
- Completion of a general residency program.
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from a school recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
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