Medication Refill Registered Nurse
Hawai'i Island Community Health Center
Hilo, HI
RN
Posted Jul 30
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $77/hr
The median for nursing in Hawaii is $41/hr, across 96 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Medication Refill Nurse (RN) Position Summary
Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center (HICHC) is seeking a dedicated Medication Refill Nurse (RN) to join our Pharmacy Services team. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Pharmacy Services, this position is responsible for reviewing and processing medication refill requests, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with HICHC protocols and standards. The position also provides supervision to an assigned Prescription Specialist.
Location: HICHC Hilo Keiki or Kuakini Administration Office Status: Full-Time, Exempt Salary Range: $77,584.81 - $106,647.41 annually based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. Responsibilities Review and process prescription refill requests. Evaluate medical records and clinical information to support refill decisions. Communicate with patients, providers, and pharmacies regarding medication needs. Order and review diagnostic tests as appropriate. Document patient interactions and changes in condition. Support patient care coordination and follow-up. Supervise and support an assigned Prescription Specialist. Qualifications
Required
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program. Current Hawaiʻi Registered Nurse (RN) license. Current BLS certification. Knowledge of medical terminology. Strong computer and communication skills.
Preferred
Outpatient clinic experience. Primary care experience. Why Join HICHC? Competitive salary Supportive team environment Opportunities for professional growth Meaningful work serving Hawaiʻi Island communities
Apply today to join a mission-driven organization committed to providing quality healthcare for our community.
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Requirements
- RN
- Patient follow-up care
- Nursing
- Patient progress tracking
- Clinical supervision
- Prescription processing
- Clinical pharmacy
- Team supervision
- RN License
Place
- City
- Hilo, HI
- Median rent
- $1,427/mo
- Local household income
- $81,779/yr
- State price level
- 10% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Hawaii index 110.0, where 100 is the national average.
Hilo sits on Hawaii's lush east side, where waterfalls and rainforest meet small-town island life. Nurses relocating here find a tight-knit community, slower pace, and proximity to medical facilities serving the Big Island's rural populations.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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