Intern Pharmacist
Company: Kaiser
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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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 locationBasic 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:
Keywords: Kaiser, Fullerton , Intern Pharmacist, Healthcare , Fullerton, California
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