Intern Pharmacist
Company: Kaiser
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist dispenses,
compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products.
Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication
therapy. Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or
ambulatory patients as assigned. Provides medical personnel and
patients with medication information and product
identification.Essential Responsibilities:Upholds Kaiser
Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities
and applicable state, federal and local laws. Considers the
cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process
in the delivery of services to patients of all age groups served.
Assesses data reflective of the patients status and interprets the
appropriate information needed to identify each patients
requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides
pharmaceutical care needed in accordance with department policy.
Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages and distributes
pharmacy products according to laws, regulations, standards,
established policies and procedures and acceptable professional
practices; documents responsibility by signing or initialing
prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms according to established
policies and procedures. Interviews patients to obtain information
regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities;
documents the information in the patients medical record or
pharmacy information system when appropriate; advises patients of
directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of
compliance, precautions and warnings for medication therapy;
advises the patients on the use of related devices and the
coordination of medication therapy with diet, according to
established policies and procedures. Substitutes for pharmacy
personnel as necessary. Evaluates and resolves, according to
established policies and procedures, potential medication therapy
problems identifies through any and all available sources,
including the patient and pharmacy information system. Confers with
medical personnel concerning pharmaceutical care and treatment of
patients, related clinical diagnosis, drug combinations and dosage
forms, and other factors that might influence the course of
treatment and the activity of medications; suggests changes in
medication therapy and/or use as appropriate to assure optimum
therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing. Participates in
assigned education and training programs; conducts educational
programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel and patients.
Participates in quality management programs. Evaluates an manages
the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as
assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective
prescribing. Makes recommendations to management regarding systems
or operational improvements to enhance services provided by the
department. Checks equipment used to prepare and dispense
medications for proper functioning; reports deficiencies to
appropriate personnel. Maintains work area and equipment in an
organized and clean condition; maintains a safe, secure and
efficient work environment. Participates in quality management
programs. Answers and makes telephone calls, consistent with
assigned duties in accordance with telephone access standards.
Exemplifies pharmacys mission and the organizations vision by
contributing to the heath and satisfaction of members by providing
appropriate medications, information and professional services in a
helpful, caring, courteous, and efficient manner. Performs other
duties as required. Special Note: Specific duties may vary
depending on pharmacy location.Basic Qualifications:
-Experience
Keywords: Kaiser, Chula Vista , Intern Pharmacist, Healthcare , Chula Vista, California
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