Intern Pharmacist
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: June 17, 2022
Job Description:
Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist dispenses,
compounds, procures, stores & distributes pharmacy products.
Consults w/ patients & medical personnel regarding medication
therapy. Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or
ambulatory patients as assigned. Provides medical personnel &
patients w/ medication information & product identification.
Essential Functions:
- Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional & chronological
maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of all
age groups served
- Assesses data reflective of the patient's status & interprets
the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his/her age specific needs & provides
pharmaceutical care needed in accordance w/ department policy
- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages & distributes
pharmacy products according to laws, regulations, standards,
established policies & procedures & acceptable professional
practices; documents responsibility by signing or initialing
prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms according to established
policies & procedures
- Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication
use, medication allergies & 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 & warnings for medication therapy; advises the patients
on the use of related devices & the coordination of medication
therapy w/ diet, according to established policies &
procedures
- Substitutes for pharmacy personnel as necessary
- Evaluates & resolves, according to established policies &
procedures, potential medication therapy problems identifies
through any & all available sources, including the patient &
pharmacy information system
- Confers w/ medical personnel concerning pharmaceutical care &
treatment of patients, related clinical diagnosis, drug
combinations & dosage forms, & other factors that might influence
the course of treatment & the activity of medications; suggests
changes in medication therapy &/or use as appropriate to assure
optimum therapeutic results & cost effective prescribing
- Participates in assigned education & training programs;
conducts educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel
& patients
- Participates in quality management programs
- Evaluates an manages the medication therapy of hospitalized or
ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic
results & cost effective prescribing
- Makes recommendations to management regarding systems or
operational improvements to enhance services provided by the
department
- Checks equipment used to prepare & dispense medications for
proper functioning; reports deficiencies to appropriate
personnel
- Maintains work area & equipment in an organized & clean
condition; maintains a safe, secure & efficient work
environment
- Answers & makes telephone calls, consistent w/ assigned duties
in accordance w/ telephone access standards
- Exemplifies pharmacy's mission & the organizations vision by
contributing to the health & satisfaction of members by providing
appropriate medications, information & professional services in a
helpful, caring, courteous, & efficient manner
- Performs other duties as required
- Note: Specific duties may vary depending on pharmacy
location
Basic Qualifications:
Must be licensed as an Intern Pharmacist by the State of California
Excellent verbal & written English-speaking communication skills
Knowledge of Federal & State laws, regulations & standards
regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services
Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other
sources & relate it to the patient's medical management plan
Ability to learn & operate pharmacy computer systems & other
equipment
Ability to either type medication labels or type/possess keyboard
skill 30 WPM
Requires standing for long periods of time, read fine print,
communicate w/ co-workers & patients, lift/transport 1-50lbs, light
to moderate carrying, pulling, pushing, walking, frequent bending,
stooping & reaching
Notes:
- MUST BE WILLING TO WORK AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
PrimaryLocation : California,Anaheim,Kraemer II Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 24
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,
WorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B04-L324-UFCW-Local 324
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Pharmacy
Department : Anaheim Kraemer Med Office 2 - O/P Pharmacy 1st
Floor-A/Main - 0808
Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Anaheim , Intern Pharmacist, Healthcare , Anaheim, California
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