Pharmacy Intern, Per Diem, Variable

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a pharmacy intern to perform non-judgmental medication preparation and dispensing under pharmacist supervision. You will maintain professional behavior and support efficient distribution of medications within the hospital pharmacy.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited pharmacy program, a California intern license, and strong English medical terminology knowledge. Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Must possess a California State Board of Pharmacy intern license.
• Proficient command of English language and knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain ethical, professional behavior in the pharmacy department.
• Ensure efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Data entry

Computer knowledge

Pharmaceutical calculations

IV preparation

Aseptic technique

Education

Pharmacy school enrollment

Pharmacy intern license

Job description

Job Description

Perform all the non-judgmental aspects of preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Able to perform duties and responsibilities of Pharmaceutical Care in accordance with the laws and regulation of the California State Board of Pharmacy governing licensed Pharmacist interns. Maintain an ethical, professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the pharmacy. Maintain and reflect a positive attitude representing the pharmacy department as well as the entire hospital.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Must have high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must have strong data entry skills and computer knowledge.
• Must be able to perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.
• Experience in IV preparation and aseptic technique preferred.

Required Experience

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Must possess a California State Board of Pharmacy issued intern license.
• Proficient command of the English language and knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology is essential.

Preferred:

• One year of hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.