Pharmacist, Intern - Pharmacy - Per Diem 8 Hours Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

18h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern prepares, dispenses, and distributes medication; provides clinical monitoring and drug information; and supports optimal patient care. The intern works under pharmacist supervision at all times and participates in hospital and pharmacy department educational programs, patient counseling, and clinical assignments. The role is based at Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. The hourly rate range is $26.00–$41.28.

Requirements

Enrollment as a student in a full-time accredited pharmacy school program.
Minimum knowledge of drug trade and generic names and pharmacy calculations.
Demonstrated excellent customer service behavior.
Organization and time-management skills.
Intern Pharmacist registration with the California Board of Pharmacy.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if the card is not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration. Required within LA City only.
Competency in all aspects of Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
Competency in maintaining accurate controlled substances inventory using the CII Pyxis system.
Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices and competency using a closed system transfer device.
Competency in repackaging and unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 program and in aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications, including drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital, with pharmacist verification.
Use Pyxis automated dispensing systems and maintain controlled substances inventory using the CII Pyxis system.
Assist in ensuring medications are appropriately barcoded.
Prepare chemotherapy using closed system transfer devices, with required certification and competency.
Calculate, record, and issue charges, including OR billing.
Complete daily pharmacy log sheets.
Repackage and unit-dose medications using the MILT4 program.
Use aseptic technique.
Use computers, telecommunications, Cerner, Power Chart, and Pyxis to triage workflow and support efficient medication delivery, including medication-history checks, label printing, and drip-rate checks.
Check pharmacy stock and assist with restocking and rotating medications and supplies.
Respond to health care providers’ calls in a timely manner, answering questions and requests or directing calls to appropriate personnel.
Participate in hospital- and pharmacy department-based educational programs under pharmacist supervision.
Assist with patient counseling under pharmacist supervision.
Participate in clinical assignments under pharmacist supervision to support quality patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.