Pharmacist (Intern) - Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health•Marysville, CA

1d•$27 - $37

About The Position

Works under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, with regular assessment by the intern preceptor, to assist staff pharmacists in operating the pharmacy in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Compounds, prepares, mixes, manufactures, and dispenses medicines and preparations. Monitors drug therapies, identifies and troubleshoots potential medication safety hazards, and documents interactions for medical review.

Requirements

Be enrolled in good standing in an accredited pharmacy school, or have graduated from an accredited pharmacy school within the past year while awaiting licensure.
Hold a Pharmacist Intern (PHIN) certification.
Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

One year of technical experience.

Responsibilities

Process, enter, verify, and send medication orders in a timely manner in accordance with department and hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
Assess medication therapy for efficacy, safety, convenience, cost effectiveness, and optimal therapeutic outcomes, including prescribing indication, dose, route, frequency, allergies, duplication, and interactions.
Conduct and manage daily medication-utilization reports based on rounds to identify and analyze opportunities for medication improvement.
Perform quality assurance procedures in related work areas.
Participate in pharmacy-related tasks and programs, including clinical rounds, the emergency department, short-staffed areas, and other areas as directed or needed.
Expedite changes needed to meet regulatory, accrediting, licensing, and government agency standards and laws.
Participate in department cost savings and comply with the drug formulary and documentation requirements.
Collaborate with leadership and the buyer to purchase, contract, and procure medications and related supplies, ensuring selection meets high medication safety standards.
Avoid working in ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 7 compounding areas while experiencing specified rashes, sunburn, weeping sores, conjunctivitis, active respiratory infections, or other communicable disease, or while wearing cosmetics, nail polish, or artificial nails, until the condition or restriction is remedied.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.