Pharmacy Intern - Hillcrest Inpatient - Per Diem
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The Intern Pharmacist will integrate into the clinical, teaching, research and distribution system for UC San Diego Health System and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. All job activities of the Intern will be under direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Performs a full range of duties in a specialized functional area and able to perform all general tasks in all areas of the pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assist in the distribution of medications; performs computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions; maintain inventory levels; and perform other duties as assigned. Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned areas. Expectations of scheduling: available full-time during summer and expected to work variable shifts on average of every other weekend and during major and/or minor holiday(s).
Qualifications
Intern Pharmacist License with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Current UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy student. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service and counseling skills, ability to operate computer systems; demonstrated teaching skills and writing skills, which can be applied to article publication in hospital newsletter and professional journal.