What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist Intern - MedBox position at AmeriPharma?
About AmeriPharma
AmeriPharma is a rapidly growing healthcare company where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our joint success on a daily basis. We value new ideas, creativity, and productivity. We like people who are passionate about their roles and people who like to grow and change as the company evolves.
Job Summary
As a Pharmacist Intern at AmeriPharma, you will be expected to comply with all relevant policies, procedures, codes, and pharmacy standards. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will assist with tasks that do not require a licensed pharmacist to perform. The Intern Pharmacist will support licensed pharmacists in the daily operations of the pharmacy in accordance with departmental policies.
Schedule Details
- Location: On-Site (Laguna Hills, CA)
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive new prescription orders from authorized prescribers or individuals permitted by law.
- Consult with patients or their legal representatives about prescriptions, either before or after dispensing, or provide information regarding any medical details in the patient's medication record system.
- Identify, evaluate, and interpret prescriptions accurately.
- Ensure optimal medication prescribing in terms of indication, dosage, route, frequency, allergy history, and avoid duplication or interactions with other medications.
- Assist in the transfer of prescriptions between pharmacies, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to legal requirements.
- Participate in pharmacy-related tasks and programs, including supporting short-staffed areas and other necessary duties as directed.
- Assist in making timely changes to meet regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and government agency standards and laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work at a moderate pace.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
- Basic math and analytical skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Accuracy and efficiency in performing tasks.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Positive and optimistic attitude.
- Attentive to detail.
- Must have open availability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Pharmacist Intern licensure in the state of practice.
- One year or more of retail pharmacy experience is preferred but not required.
AmeriPharma’s Mission Statement
Our goal is to achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes while maintaining the utmost compassion and care for our patients. It is our joint and individual responsibility daily to demonstrate to outpatients, prescribers, colleagues, and others that We Care!
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO Statement
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. AmeriPharma values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other legally protected class.
Salary : $25 - $30
