Pharmacy Internship

Company: Kaiser
Location: Mentone
Posted on: May 24, 2023

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:- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws.
- 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 or 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.
- Participates in quality management programs.
- 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 heath & satisfaction of members by providing appropriate medications, information & professional services in a helpful, caring, courteous, & efficient manner.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Special Note: Specific duties may vary depending on pharmacy location.Basic Qualifications:Experience--- N/AEducation--- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.--- Note:Education/License/Certification and Qualifications required for Moreno Valley Community Hospital employees acquired through Kaiser Permanente's purchase of Valley Health System's Moreno Valley Community Hospital: Employees shall meet the minimum position qualifications as listed on their previous Valley Health System job description.License, Certification, Registration--- Licensed as an Intern Pharmacist by the State of California. -Additional Requirements:--- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. -Preferred Qualifications:--- N/A -Notes:

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