Substance Use Disorder Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (On-Call)

Preferred

• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 pharmacy residency in ambulatory care, psychiatry, or a related specialty; or equivalent clinical experience.
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP), or Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP)
• Experience in OUD/SUD management, addiction medicine, behavioral health, or primary care.
• Experience with MOUD including buprenorphine and naltrexone management across all treatment phases.
• Experience with controlled substance inventory management or pharmacy dispensing in a clinical setting.

Skills Knowledge

Minimum

• Expert knowledge of pharmacotherapy for opioid use disorder, including FDA-approved MOUD, clinical practice guidelines (e.g., SAMHSA TIP 63), and evidence-based standards of care.
• Ability to apply PDMP data, UDS results, and relevant laboratory findings to clinical decision-making.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to engage patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members effectively.
• Ability to function with high clinical autonomy and independently manage a complex patient panel with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems, including shared documentation practices.
• Knowledge of Hawaii state pharmacy law governing collaborative practice, controlled substances, and dispensing (HRS Chapter 461, HRS Chapter 329).
• Working knowledge of DEA regulations governing controlled substance ordering, storage, dispensing, recordkeeping, and disposal (21 CFR Parts 1300–1321).
• Familiarity with controlled substance auditing, inventory management systems, and diversion prevention practices.

Preferred

• Experience with motivational interviewing and shared decision-making in behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with telehealth service delivery platforms.
• Experience with CSOS electronic controlled substance ordering.

Continuing Education Requirement

The CPP must complete a minimum of ten (10) hours of accredited continuing education annually in addiction medicine, substance use disorders, or behavioral health, as required by the Collaborative Practice Agreement. Documentation must be maintained and made available upon request.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance with competitive premium rate

UHP is an EEO Employer.