Part-Time Pharmacist Intern — Patient Care & Medication Support

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking an Intern Pharmacist who will dispense, compound, procure, store and distribute pharmacy products under direct supervision. You will consult with patients and medical personnel about medication therapy and provide pharmaceutical care in hospital or ambulatory settings.

The role requires excellent English communication, knowledge of federal/state regulations, and ability to operate pharmacy computer systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written English-speaking communication skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and State 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 patient’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages and distributes pharmacy products according to laws, regulations, standards, established policies and procedures; 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 patient’s 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 potential medication therapy problems identified 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.
• Maintains work area and equipment in an organized and clean condition; maintains a safe, secure and efficient work environment.
• Special Note: Specific duties may vary depending on pharmacy location.

Skills

Communication skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking an Intern Pharmacist who will dispense, compound, procure, store and distribute pharmacy products under direct supervision. You will consult with patients and medical personnel about medication therapy and provide pharmaceutical care in hospital or ambulatory settings.

The role requires excellent English communication, knowledge of federal/state regulations, and ability to operate pharmacy computer systems.