Intern Pharmacist

Job Description

About Company
Kaiser Permanente is a large integrated managed care consortium, comprising health plans, hospitals, and physician groups. It operates within a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) model, providing comprehensive healthcare services, including pharmaceutical services. The organization fosters a Labor/Management Partnership environment, indicating a collaborative approach between employees and management.

Job Description

Job Title: Intern Pharmacist

Job Summary:
An Intern Pharmacist performs the duties of a registered Pharmacist while working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist in the fulfillment of his/her practical experience requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Must be able to perform the typical duties of a Pharmacist, which include:
• Manufacturing pharmaceuticals.
• Dispensing medications.
• Maintaining control of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Performing other related work as required.
• May substitute for absent pharmacy personnel as necessary.

Compensation and Job Status Note:
Kaiser Permanente conducts routine compensation reviews for positions. The organization reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or alter positions from salaried to hourly pay status at any time, generally after notifying affected employees.

Grade: 395

Qualifications:

Experience:
• N/A (No specific experience required beyond the foundational educational and licensing criteria).

Education:
• Attending an accredited School of Pharmacy; OR
• Possession of a BS in Pharmacy with an active application for a CA pharmacist license.

License, Certification, Registration:
• Intern Pharmacist License (California).

Additional Requirements:
• Legal Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and standards governing the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Pharmacological Knowledge: Knowledgeable in modern pharmacology, compounding prescriptions, various drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Patient Information Extraction: Ability to extract pertinent information from patients or other sources and effectively relate it to the patient’s medical management plan.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and the healthcare team is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Patient & Customer Interaction: Must demonstrate a caring attitude towards patients and customers and be able to interact effectively and courteously.
• Program Participation: Must be able to participate effectively in courtesy programs. Effective participation and contribution in all aspects of HMO Pharmaceutical service.
• Chemotherapy Preparation: Must be willing and capable of preparing chemotherapy drugs using approved procedures.
• Attendance & Punctuality: Must have a demonstrated record of attendance and punctuality per department needs.
• Typing Skills: Ability to either type 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) / 6000 Keystrokes Per Hour (KHP), or the ability to type prescription labels is required.
• Work Environment: Must be able to work effectively in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• N/A

Skills Testing:
• A typing test is required, assessing either 30 WPM OR 6,000 KPH.
• If it is determined that testing is needed to qualify for the position, candidates will receive an email invitation to take the assessment(s).
• Passing test scores remain on file for one year.