What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Pharmacy Intern - Capitol Hill/Seattle position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
This position provides practical work experience for pharmacy students in an environment that emphasizes patient-centered care. Facilitates the recruitment of pharmacists by enhancing ties with the colleges of pharmacy. Provides a mechanism for exposing KFHPW pharmacists to innovative/emerging concepts in pharmacy practice discussed in the academic setting. Provides mentoring opportunities for staff pharmacists, which will facilitate: Development of teaching and preceptor skills of the pharmacist -requires current clinical competency; Creating challenging/stimulating work environment for staff.
Essential Responsibilities:
- The timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate with patients concerning their medications on issues including, but not limited to: mechanism of action, adverse effects, dosing, and storage requirements.
- Assure 100% appropriateness of drug therapy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Ensures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performing safety checks when dispensing medications; and taking appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of recent experience working with customers in any professional work setting.
Education
- Current enrollment in accredited school of pharmacy OR actively completing licensing requirements to become a licensed Pharmacist.
License, Certification, Registration
- Pharmacy Intern License (Washington) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Must have strong communication and problem solving skills to work with consumers and other health care providers.
- Must have a strong commitment towards providing excellent customer service.
- Must have ability to work as a team member with pharmacy, nursing, medical and other ancillary staff.
- May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington pharmacy locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting is preferred.
Salary : $22 - $43