Pharmacy Intern

Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 33,981 - 48,398; Part time

Job summary

Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is hiring a Pharmacy Intern for part-time work in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves prepackaging medications, preparing I.V. admixtures, processing orders, and maintaining medication records.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a pharmacy school recognized by the California Board of Pharmacy. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the hospital pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a school of pharmacy recognized by the California Board of Pharmacy.
• Graduate from a school of pharmacy recognized by the California Board of Pharmacy.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Compounds bulk items and prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Fills outpatient prescriptions.
• Maintains medication inventory and places stock orders.

Skills

Ability to speak and write effectively

Ability to work independently

Ability to adapt to change

Routine mathematical calculations

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Current enrollment in a recognized school of pharmacy

Graduate from a recognized school of pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Category: Pharmacy, Job Type: Part time, Shift: Rotating - 08 Hour, Location: Palo Alto, CA, Req: LP_00016951-2657227, Employee Group: Non-Exempt/Non-Represented, Benefits Eligible: No, Remote Eligible: No, Department: Inpatient Pharmacy, Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for performing functions like prepackaging medications and preparing I.V. admixtures. This position is also responsible for processing orders, preparing labels and maintaining various records, as well as filling outpatient prescriptions.

Essential Functions

• Compounds bulk items and extemporaneous prescriptions and orders under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, operates automated compounding and dispensing machines for preparation and storage of medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Fills outpatient prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Interprets the data relative to age and provides care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Maintains medication inventory, places and receives stock replacement orders.
• Prepares, compounds and labels intravenous admixtures, cancer chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition patient specific doses using strict aseptic technique.
• Prepares, packages, compounds and labels non-sterile drug products for specific patients with appropriate final pharmacist checks.
• Takes verbal prescription orders and answers drug information questions with supervision of a pharmacist.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education

• Current enrollment in a school of pharmacy recognized by the California Board of Pharmacy
• Graduate from a school of pharmacy recognized by the California Board of Pharmacy

Experience

None required.

License/Certification

• Intern Pharmacist by California Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge

• Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation with Performance Profile accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to work with devices, information systems, automated and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature; medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $29.90 to $29.90

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.