Overview
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.
Responsibilities
The Intern Pharmacist must be enrolled in a School of Pharmacy with the expectation of becoming a pharmacist. The Intern Pharmacist will assist the pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. The Intern Pharmacist will work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to perform the following:
- The Intern Pharmacist will be trained initially to be competent in all aspects of a Pharmacy Technician.
- Operational support functions such as billing/crediting controlled substance processing, inventory control, and training.
- Distributional support functions including electronic profiling, timely and accurate labeling, and preparation of products in compliance with P&P/rules/regulations and daily operation/oversight of the Automated dispensing 'Robot-Rx'.
- When appropriately trained, assume the duties of a pharmacist under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- When appropriate, additional training will be initiated for training as a pharmacist.
Qualifications
- Must have current California Board of Pharmacy Intern License.
- Must be currently enrolled in a School of Pharmacy with the expectation of graduating as a Pharmacist or BS in Pharmacy with application submitted for CA pharmacist license.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient's medical management plan.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
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