Intern Pharmacist PT24

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking an Intern Pharmacist to assist with dispensing, compounding, and distribution of pharmacy products under supervision. You will consult with patients and medical personnel to support medication therapy and provide drug information in alignment with department policies.

The role requires data review, collaboration with clinical staff, and participation in quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products according to laws and policies.
• Interviews patients to obtain medication information and documents in medical records or pharmacy system.
• Counsels patients and coordinates medication therapy with diet and other factors.
• Assists with educational programs and participates in quality management initiatives.
• Maintains a safe and organized work environment and reports equipment deficiencies.
• Travels as required to Kaiser locations (up to 50% of the time).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Information extraction

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products. Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of all age groups served.
• Assesses data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides pharmaceutical care needed in accordance with department policy.
• Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages and distributes pharmacy products according to laws, regulations, standards, established policies and procedures and acceptable professional practices; documents responsibility by signing or initialing prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms according to established policies and procedures.
• Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities; documents the information in the patients medical record or pharmacy information system when appropriate; advises patients of directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions and warnings for medication therapy; advises the patients on the use of related devices and the coordination of medication therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures.
• Substitutes for pharmacy personnel as necessary.
• Evaluates and resolves, according to established policies and procedures, potential medication therapy problems identifies through any and all available sources, including the patient and pharmacy information system.
• Confers with medical personnel concerning pharmaceutical care and treatment of patients, related clinical diagnosis, drug combinations and dosage forms, and other factors that might influence the course of treatment and the activity of medications; suggests changes in medication therapy and/or use as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing.
• Participates in assigned education and training programs; conducts educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel and patients.
• Participates in quality management programs.
• Evaluates and manages the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing.
• Makes recommendations to management regarding systems or operational improvements to enhance services provided by the department.
• Checks equipment used to prepare and dispense medications for proper functioning; reports deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains work area and equipment in an organized and clean condition; maintains a safe, secure and efficient work environment.
• Participates in quality management programs.
• Answers and makes telephone calls, consistent with assigned duties in accordance with telephone access standards.
• Exemplifies pharmacys mission and the organizations vision by contributing to the heath and satisfaction of members by providing appropriate medications, information and professional services in a helpful, caring, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Special Note: Specific duties may vary depending on pharmacy location.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Intern Pharmacist License (California)

Additional Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English-speaking communication skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and Sate laws, regulations and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patients medical management plan.
• Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer systems and other equipment.
• Requires standing for long periods of time, read fine print, communicate with co-workers and patients, lift/transport 1-50lbs, light to moderate carrying, pulling, pushing, walking, frequent bending, stooping and reaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Notes

• 50% travel with required to travel to city of Watts, Whittier, Bellflower, Cudahy and Cerritos.

Primary Location

California,Downey,Downey Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Shift

Day

Workdays

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

Working Hours Start

08:00 AM

Working Hours End

05:00 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

B04-L324|UFCW|Local 324

Job Level

Entry Level

Department

Downey Medical Center - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 0808

Pay Range

$35.24 - $36.77 / 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

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

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.