Licensed Pharmacy Intern Per Diem Varies

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

23d•$26 - $39

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, and according to board regulations, the Licensed Pharmacy Intern performs any activities pertaining to the practice of pharmacy (Sec. 4114, Pharmacy Law).

Requirements

Interim Pharmacist License issued by the State of CA or Pharmacist’s License

Responsibilities

Maintains proficiency in all areas, including “technician” work, regardless of level of schooling.
Provides health care services in own job description for Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
Selects and labels medications and ensures all finished products are checked by a Registered Pharmacist before dispensing/delivering.
Compounds all extemporaneous preparations as needed and completes all required documentation.
Performs IVPB, LVP, PN rounds and prepares all parenteral products using aseptic technique.
Maintains knowledge of the use of all drug information sources and provides drug information as requested.
Assesses prescriptions for appropriateness and completeness.
Counsels patients with each new prescription and when needed.
Ensures the processing of prescriptions in a timely manner.
Keeps informed of current California Pharmacy Law and DEA regulations.
Fills/checks/replaces/delivers medications, Controlled Substances, floor stock, crash carts, and Automated Dispensing Machines, completes documentation as required.
Assists pharmacists with PK dosing, monitoring and other aspects of patient monitoring, PBI projects and/or task forces as assigned.
Checks in orders, shelves and returns medications accurately