Pharmacist Intern: Outpatient Care & Bedside Counseling

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Intern Pharmacist to support patient counseling, prescription transfers, discharge planning, and bedside medication delivery as part of the Med to Bed program. The role encompasses preparation and distribution of medications, order entry, documentation, and inventory management across the pharmacy.

The position requires California intern licensure, strong communication and teaching abilities, and willingness to work varied hours in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active California Intern Pharmacist License is required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and counseling skills; ability to operate computer systems.
• Proven teaching and writing skills for publications.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with patient counseling and transferring prescriptions.
• Assist in preparing medications for patient use and distribute duties.
• Perform computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions.
• Maintain inventory and support Med to Bed program with bedside counseling.
• Support other pharmacy tasks and assigned operational duties.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Counseling

Computer systems

Teaching skills

Writing skills

Education

California Board of Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist License

Pharmacy Technician License (CA)

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking an Intern Pharmacist to support patient counseling, prescription transfers, discharge planning, and bedside medication delivery as part of the Med to Bed program. The role encompasses preparation and distribution of medications, order entry, documentation, and inventory management across the pharmacy.

The position requires California intern licensure, strong communication and teaching abilities, and willingness to work varied hours in a hospital setting.