Job Description

Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, and according to board regulations, the Licensed Pharmacy Intern performs any activities pertaining to the practice of pharmacy (Sec. 4114, Pharmacy Law).

Core Competencies

• Maintains proficiency in all areas, including “technician” work, regardless of level of schooling.
  
  
• Provides health care services in own job description for Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
  
  
• Selects and labels medications and ensures all finished products are checked by a Registered Pharmacist before dispensing/delivering.
  
  
• Compounds all extemporaneous preparations as needed and completes all required documentation.
  
  
• Performs IVPB, LVP, PN rounds and prepares all parenteral products using aseptic technique.
  
  
• Maintains knowledge of the use of all drug information sources and provides drug information as requested.
  
  
• Assesses prescriptions for appropriateness and completeness.
  
  
• Counsels patients with each new prescription and when needed.
  
  
• Ensures the processing of prescriptions in a timely manner.
  
  
• Keeps informed of current California Pharmacy Law and DEA regulations.
  
  
• Fills/checks/replaces/delivers medications, Controlled Substances, floor stock, crash carts, and Automated Dispensing Machines, completes documentation as required.
  
  
• Assists pharmacists with PK dosing, monitoring and other aspects of patient monitoring, PBI projects and/or task forces as assigned.
  
  
• Checks in orders, shelves and returns medications accurately
  
  

Compensation Range$26.02 - $39.40 / Hour

License / Certification Requirements

Interim Pharmacist License issued by the State of CA or Pharmacist’s License