About this opportunity
Kaiser Permanente lists this Intern Pharmacist opportunity in baldwin park, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
nUnder direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products. Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification.
nEssential Responsibilities:
nnnUpholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
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nnConsiders the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of all age groups served.
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nnAssesses 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.
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nnDispenses, 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.
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nnInterviews 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.
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nnSubstitutes for pharmacy personnel as necessary.
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nnEvaluates 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.
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nnConfers 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.
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nnParticipates in assigned education and training programs; conducts educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel and patients.
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nnParticipates in quality management programs.
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nnEvaluates an manages the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing.
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nnMakes recommendations to management regarding systems or operational improvements to enhance services provided by the department.
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nnChecks equipment used to prepare and dispense medications for proper functioning; reports deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
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nnMaintains work area and equipment in an organized and clean condition; maintains a safe, secure and efficient work environment.
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nnParticipates in quality management programs.
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nnAnswers and makes telephone calls, consistent with assigned duties in accordance with telephone access standards.
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nnExemplifies 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.
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nnPerforms other duties as required.
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nnSpecial Note: Specific duties may vary depending on pharmacy location.
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n nBasic Qualifications:
nExperience
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n nEducation
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n nLicense, Certification, Registration
nnIntern Pharmacist License (California)
n nAdditional Requirements:
nnnExcellent verbal and written English-speaking communication skills.
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nnKnowledge of Federal and Sate laws, regulations and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
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nnAbility to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patients medical management plan.
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nnAbility to learn and operate pharmacy computer systems and other equipment.
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nnRequires 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.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
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n nCOMPANY: KAISER
nTITLE: Intern Pharmacist
nLOCATION: Baldwin Park, California
nREQNUMBER:
nExternal hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Worksite address
baldwin park, CA, 91706, US
Who can apply
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