Hospitals and Health Care · 501 to 1,000 employees
Adventist Health Central Coast (formerly Tenet Health Central Coast) is proud to serve the Central Coast of California. We offer care through two acute care hospitals, two imaging centers and an expansive primary and specialty care network.
The intern pharmacist assists staff pharmacists with compounding, preparing, and dispensing medications while monitoring drug therapies for safety and efficacy.
They also participate in clinical rounds, quality assurance procedures, and medication utilization reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
What you need
Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy School and in good standing, or be within one year of graduation while awaiting licensure.
A Pharmacist Intern (PHIN) license is required, and one year of technical experience is preferred.
Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has
been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised
of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive
cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout
Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is
complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and
Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Works under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, and with regular
assessment by the intern preceptor, the Intern Pharmacist assists the staff
pharmacists in the operation of the pharmacy in accordance with
hospital/departmental policies. Compounds, prepares, mixes, manufactures and
dispenses medicines and preparations. Monitors drug therapies, identifies and
troubleshoots potential medication safety hazards and documents all interactions
for medical review.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
* Enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy School and in good standing, or within one
year of graduating an accredited Pharmacy School waiting licensure: Required
* One year's technical experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
* Pharmacist Intern (PHIN): Required
Essential Functions:
* Processes, enters, verifies, and sends medication orders within the
institution in a timely manner that is in compliance with department and
hospital policies, Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines, while
actively ensuring that medication therapy is efficacious, safe, convenient,
and cost effective and establishing the best therapeutic outcomes. Assures
that medication prescribing is optimal with respect to indication, dose,
route, frequency, history of allergy, and does not duplicate or interact with
the effects of other drugs.
* Conducts and manages daily reports on medication utilization based upon daily
rounds to identify, catalogue, and subsequently analyze areas in which
medication improvement is needed. Consistently performs quality assurance
procedures in related work areas.
* Participates in all pharmacy-related tasks and programs such as clinical
rounds, emergency department, short-staffed areas, and all other areas as
directed/necessitated. Expedites changes needed to meet regulatory,
accrediting, licensing, and government agency standards and laws.
* Participates in department cost savings. Complies with drug formulary and
appropriate documentation. Collaborates with appropriate leadership and buyer
to purchase, contract, and procure medications and related supplies in order
to ensure that product and vendor selection is based upon the highest
medication safety standards.
* Individuals experiencing exposed rashes, sunburn, weeping sores,
conjunctivitis, active respiratory infections or other communicable disease,
or those wearing cosmetics, nail polish, or artificial nails shall be
excluded from the ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 7 compounding areas until their
conditions are remedied.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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therein.
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.