About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern supports the inpatient pharmacy team by delivering safe and accurate medication services. This role involves working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to manage drug therapies, process orders, and assist with clinical activities. You will interact with nurses, healthcare professionals, and patients to ensure high-quality care.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, label, and deliver medications accurately and on time.
- Conduct and document patient interviews to obtain medication histories.
- Assist pharmacists with managing clinical activities and answering drug information questions.
- Process new orders and access patient information in the electronic health record.
- Issue drug doses, fill medication cassettes, and stock automated dispensing cabinets.
- Maintain drug inventories, maximize turnover, and minimize wastage.
- Prepare intravenous products in compliance with California Board of Pharmacy sterile compounding standards.
- Follow legal requirements for the storage and maintenance of drugs, including Schedules II-V.
- Use computer and automation systems to ensure accurate billing.
- Maintain competency in trained skills and stay current on pharmacy methods.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a School of Pharmacy.
- A valid California Pharmacist Intern license.
Location & details#
- Location: Long Beach, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Regular, per diem status.
- 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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