Pharmacy Intern: Patient Care & Medication Support

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park, CA is seeking an Intern Pharmacist to dispense, compound and distribute pharmacy products, while counseling patients and coordinating medication therapy. This role involves interacting with medical personnel and patients, and adhering to department policies and state laws in a hospital/ambulatory setting.

The position is part-time with varying shifts and on-site work, requiring the ability to stand for long periods and handle pharmaceutical systems and

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

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Considers maturation processes in the delivery of services to patients of all age groups served.
• Assesses data reflecting patient status and interprets information to identify patient needs.
• Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages and distributes pharmacy products according to laws and policies.
• Interviews patients to obtain medication use information and provides counseling on directions for use and therapy coordination.
• Substitutes for pharmacy personnel as necessary.
• Counsels with medical personnel concerning pharmaceutical care and treatment and suggests changes to optimize therapy.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Baldwin Park, CA is seeking an Intern Pharmacist to dispense, compound and distribute pharmacy products, while counseling patients and coordinating medication therapy. This role involves interacting with medical personnel and patients, and adhering to department policies and state laws in a hospital/ambulatory setting.

The position is part-time with varying shifts and on-site work, requiring the ability to stand for long periods and handle pharmaceutical systems and