Pharmacist Intern - Pharmacy - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern shall prepare, dispense and distribute medication and provide clinical monitoring and drug information to ensure optimal patient care. Essential Duties: Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times. Responsible duties include drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital. Competency in performing ALL aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems. Assisting in ensuring that all medications are appropriately barcoded. Competency in maintaining accurate controlled substances inventory utilizing the CII Pyxis system Accurate and efficient preparation and dispensing of medications with pharmacist verification. Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing closed system transfer device. Generates revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing) Daily documentation of all pharmacy log sheets Competency in repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 program. Competency in aseptic technique. Appropriate use of technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis ) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery. (checking medication history, printing labels, checking drip rates) Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmacy stock, assist in restocking and rotating medications and supplies Assists health care providers with phone calls in a timely manner(i.e. answers questions and requests, triage calls to appropriate personnel). Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, participates in hospital/pharmacy department-based educational programs to enhance intellectual and professional growth Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in providing patient counseling. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, participates in various clinical assignments to aid in providing quality patient care. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Specialized/technical training
- Student enrolled in full-time accredited pharmacy school program
- Minimum knowledge of drug trade and generic names and pharmacy calculations
- Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior
- Organization/time management skills
- Intern Pharmacist (CA BOP)
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree Physical Therapy
- Experience in health field.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, dispenses and distributes medication under supervision
- Provides clinical monitoring and drug information under supervision
- Performs drug distribution and intravenous admixture
- Operates Pyxis automated dispensing systems
- Assists in barcoding medications
- Maintains controlled substances inventory using the CII Pyxis system
- Prepares and dispenses medications with pharmacist verification
- Prepares chemotherapy with closed system transfer device
- Calculates, records, and issues charges
- Documents pharmacy log sheets
- Repackages/unit-doses medications using the MILT4 program
- Uses aseptic technique
- Uses technology to triage workflow
- Maintains pharmacy inventory
- Assists health care providers with phone calls
- Participates in educational programs under supervision
- Assists in providing patient counseling under supervision
- Participates in clinical assignments under supervision
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
