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Kaiser Permanente · 11 hours ago

Intern Pharmacist PT24

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Intern Pharmacist to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role involves dispensing, compounding, and providing pharmaceutical care to patients, while also consulting with medical personnel regarding medication therapy.

Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws

Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of all age groups served

Assesses data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides pharmaceutical care needed in accordance with department policy

Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages and distributes pharmacy products according to laws, regulations, standards, established policies and procedures and acceptable professional practices; documents responsibility by signing or initialing prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms according to established policies and procedures

Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities; documents the information in the patients medical record or pharmacy information system when appropriate; advises patients of directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions and warnings for medication therapy; advises the patients on the use of related devices and the coordination of medication therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures

Substitutes for pharmacy personnel as necessary

Evaluates and resolves, according to established policies and procedures, potential medication therapy problems identifies through any and all available sources, including the patient and pharmacy information system

Confers with medical personnel concerning pharmaceutical care and treatment of patients, related clinical diagnosis, drug combinations and dosage forms, and other factors that might influence the course of treatment and the activity of medications; suggests changes in medication therapy and/or use as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing

Participates in assigned education and training programs; conducts educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel and patients

Participates in quality management programs

Evaluates an manages the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing

Makes recommendations to management regarding systems or operational improvements to enhance services provided by the department

Checks equipment used to prepare and dispense medications for proper functioning; reports deficiencies to appropriate personnel

Maintains work area and equipment in an organized and clean condition; maintains a safe, secure and efficient work environment

Participates in quality management programs

Answers and makes telephone calls, consistent with assigned duties in accordance with telephone access standards

Exemplifies pharmacys mission and the organizations vision by contributing to the heath and satisfaction of members by providing appropriate medications, information and professional services in a helpful, caring, courteous, and efficient manner

Performs other duties as required

Special Note: Specific duties may vary depending on pharmacy location

Qualification

Intern Pharmacist LicensePharmacy computer systemsLawsRegulationsPatient information extractionVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

Intern Pharmacist License (California)

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 patients 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