National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives ยท 2 days ago
Intern Pharmacist PT24
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternThe National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is seeking an Intern Pharmacist. The role involves dispensing and compounding pharmacy products under supervision, consulting with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy, and providing pharmaceutical care for patients.
Health CareHospitalMedical
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a hospital and healthcare organization.
Founded in 2005
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jackie Sifuentes, MBA, LSSYB
Co-Founder La Mesa Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program for Early Careerists
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