Intern Pharmacist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess a valid certificate of registration as an Intern Pharmacist issued by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Know the compounding of prescriptions and stock pharmaceutical preparations, drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical supplies required in a dispensary, and laws pertaining to dispensing and use of narcotics and poisons.
• Be able to accurately follow accepted procedures for compounding drugs and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Be able to keep records, prepare reports, and work cooperatively with others.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, customer service and interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Be confident interacting with patients, including providing medication education and counseling at the bedside.
• Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Be able to frequently lift 5–10 pounds for medication and inventory restocking activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compounding prescriptions and special orders of physicians and dentists.
• Assist in compounding and manufacturing drugs and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Assist in dispensing drugs and pharmaceutical preparations in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic pharmacy settings.
• Maintain records pertaining to drugs and pharmaceuticals compounded, manufactured, and dispensed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Per diem employees receive a higher hourly rate in lieu of County-sponsored fringe benefits.