Inpatient Pharmacy Intern - Capitol Hill/Seattle

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a pharmacy student or license-eligible candidate for a part-time role at our Seattle Capitol Hill location. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, pharmacist mentorship, and exposure to innovative pharmacy practice ideas in an academic setting.

The role involves assisting with drug therapy distribution, patient counseling on medications, ensuring appropriate therapy under supervision, and participating in safety checks and reporting any issues.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and problem solving skills to work with consumers and other health care providers.
• Must have a strong commitment towards providing excellent customer service.
• Must have ability to work as a team member with pharmacy, nursing, medical and other ancillary staff.

Responsibilities

• The timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy in compliance with state and federal laws and Kaiser policies.
• Effectively communicate with patients concerning their medications, including mechanism of action, adverse effects, dosing and storage.
• Assure 100% appropriateness of drug therapy under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Perform safety checks during dispensing and report any unusual occurrences.

Education

Pharmacy education or licensing path

Job description

Description:

Job Summary: This position provides practical work experience for pharmacy students in an environment that emphasizes patient-centered care. Facilitates the recruitment of pharmacists by enhancing ties with the colleges of pharmacy. Provides a mechanism for exposing KFHPW pharmacists to innovative/emerging concepts in pharmacy practice discussed in the academic setting. Provides mentoring opportunities for staff pharmacists, which will facilitate: Development of teaching and preceptor skills of the pharmacist -requires current clinical competency; Creating challenging/stimulating work environment for staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate with patients concerning their medications on issues including, but not limited to: mechanism of action, adverse effects, dosing, and storage requirements.
• Assure 100% appropriateness of drug therapy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Ensures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performing safety checks when dispensing medications; and taking appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of recent experience working with customers in any professional work setting.

Education

• Current enrollment in accredited school of pharmacy OR actively completing licensing requirements to become a licensed Pharmacist.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Intern License (Washington) required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Must have strong communication and problem solving skills to work with consumers and other health care providers.
• Must have a strong commitment towards providing excellent customer service.
• Must have ability to work as a team member with pharmacy, nursing, medical and other ancillary staff.
• May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington pharmacy locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting is preferred.

Primary Location: Washington, Seattle, Capitol Hill Main Building

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Part-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J07|UFCW|Local 3000

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Central Campus Main - O/P Infusion Pharm_ClinicBased - 1130

Pay Range: $22.19 - $43.19 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.