About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern works at the Long Beach Medical Center within the Inpatient Pharmacy department. This role provides an opportunity to work both independently and alongside pharmacy staff to deliver safe and accurate medication to patients. You will assist with clinical activities and gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, label, and deliver medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Conduct and document patient interviews to obtain medication histories.
- Process new orders and access patient information in the electronic health record.
- Fill medication cassettes, automated dispensing cabinets, and drug delivery bins.
- Manage drug inventories to prevent stock outs and minimize wastage.
- Prepare intravenous products in compliance with California Board of Pharmacy sterile compounding standards.
- Assist pharmacists with managing regulated drug therapies.
- Answer drug information questions from nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Use computer and automation systems for daily tasks and billing.
- Maintain compliance with laws regarding the storage of drugs, including Schedules II-V.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at a School of Pharmacy.
- A valid California Pharmacist Intern license.
Location & details#
- Location: Long Beach, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Per Diem.
- Compensation: $26.50 per hour.
About MemorialCare
MemorialCare is a nonprofit health system based in Fountain Valley, California. Founded in 2005, the organization operates four hospitals alongside various surgical and imaging centers. It serves patients across Los Angeles County and Orange County. The system employs over 7,000 people to provide healthcare services.
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