Pharmacist Intern

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The intern Pharmacist is responsible for technical, clerical and transportation duties for the department and is involved with the preparation, distribution, and delivery of medication. The intern pharmacist also performs professional duties as related to The 4 Key Processes for Medication Usage (Prescribing, Preparation and Dispensing, Administering, Monitoring.) All work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern pharmacist will also demonstrate competency in patient care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

• Current registration as a pharmacy intern with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of legal restrictions on the activities of pharmacy interns in a pharmacy, Federal and State regulations relating to pharmaceutical transactions, medical abbreviations, pharmaceutical terminology and calculations, prescription processing, aseptic technique in the preparation of intravenous admixtures and total parenteral nutrition, safe handling of antineoplastic/chemotherapeutic agents, generic/trade names of medication, extemporaneous prescription compounding of sterile and non-sterile products, the organization of an acute care hospital and related facilities, proper body mechanics, proper safety practices and techniques, computer skills and inventory control and supplies ordering.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with a wide variety of hospital personnel, act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public, maintain the confidentiality of hospital operations and medical status of patients, teach and train others and provide education to patients, staff and physicians.

This position is represented by SEIU.