Licensed Pharmacy Intern Per Diem Varies

Description

Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, and according to board regulations, the Licensed Pharmacy Intern performs any activities pertaining to the practice of pharmacy (Sec. 4114, Pharmacy Law).

Core Competencies

• Maintains proficiency in all areas, including “technician” work, regardless of level of schooling.
• Provides health care services in own job description for Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
• Selects and labels medications and ensures all finished products are checked by a Registered Pharmacist before dispensing/delivering.
• Compounds all extemporaneous preparations as needed and completes all required documentation.
• Performs IVPB, LVP, PN rounds and prepares all parenteral products using aseptic technique.
• Maintains knowledge of the use of all drug information sources and provides drug information as requested.
• Assesses prescriptions for appropriateness and completeness.
• Counsels patients with each new prescription and when needed.
• Ensures the processing of prescriptions in a timely manner.
• Keeps informed of current California Pharmacy Law and DEA regulations.
• Fills/checks/replaces/delivers medications, Controlled Substances, floor stock, crash carts, and Automated Dispensing Machines, completes documentation as required.
• Assists pharmacists with PK dosing, monitoring and other aspects of patient monitoring, PBI projects and/or task forces as assigned.
• Checks in orders, shelves and returns medications accurately
  
  
  

Compensation Range

$25.64 - $38.82 / Hour

License / Certification Requirements

Interim Pharmacist License issued by the State of CA or Pharmacist’s License