Pharmacist Intern Per Diem Varied

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Position Summary:

Performs all of the functions of a Pharmacist always under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The Intern Pharmacist is responsible for learning and then performing all functions related to medication use over the required intern practical experience period. The Intern Pharmacist is responsible for learning and then performing all functions of the Pharmacy Technician.

Duties:

• Accountabilities may vary based on the education level of the student.
• Performs all tasks of the Pharmacy Technician.
• Performs all tasks of a Pharmacist under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Performs all age specific tasks of Pharmaceutical Care:
• Compounding of neonatal and pediatric dosage forms, such as oral and injectable syringes
• Compounding of neonatal and pediatric TPN and IV products
• Drug dosage modification determined by age and renal function estimate."
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assesses skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.
  Applicable for the populations checked below:
  Infant (x) Pediatric (x) Adult (x) Geriatric (x)
• Familiarity with all aspects of the Pharmacy Computer System.
• Supervises and participates in billing and revenue collection functions of the Pharmacy, always following high ethical standards.
• Assists in purchasing, receiving, inventory management, equipment management and other operational issues.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High School Graduate
• Enrollment in a College of Pharmacy
• Two years of College (Pharmacy School Entrance Requirements)

Preferred Education

• N/A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• N/A

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

• California Board of Pharmacy Intern License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Los Angeles County Fire Safety Card (required within 30 days of hire)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)

Status: Per Diem
Shift: Varied (Days/Evenings/Nights)
Hours: 8hr Varied
Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: 8hrs/16hrs
FTE: 0.2