Job Information
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Intern in Spokane, Washington
SEEKING SEVERAL PHARMACY INTERNS TO WORK 0-40 HOURS PER WEEK TO HELP EWA PHARMACY WITH BACKFILLING SHIFTS, WEEKEND SUPPORT, AND MEMBER NEEDS.
Job Summary:
The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Pharmacy Intern shares the responsibility and accountability for: 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. The provision of pharmaceutical care. A leadership role in the continued development and management of a model distribution system. The provision of patient focused service through a collaborative team approach with customers and other health care providers. Their own training and educational opportunities to foster growth in technical, professional and service skills in support of organizational objectives.
1st year: Intern will gain experience and competency in the delivery system.
2nd year: Intern will begin working in the advanced delivery system.
3rd, 4th year and Graduate Intern: Intern will practice providing direct patient care after demonstration of competency in delivery system functioning.
Essential Responsibilities:
The intern will gain experience and competency in the delivery system. Duties: To be done under supervision of a pharmacist include; Process orders through the KFHPW Rx system, insuring presentable and acceptable labeling of drug products. Provide timely preparation and delivery of medications. Interpret information on KFHPW Rx to determine costs, amounts to be dispensed, and proper use of over-ride in the preparation of a prescription. Utilize KFHPW RX front counter transactions Return to stock those medications not picked up. Float to other areas needing assistance when work load permits. Supports and enhances pharmaceutical care efforts. Adheres to customer service standards that ensure all Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington customers will be treated in a friendly, caring, and professional manner and that communication is efficient and effective. Responsibilities of the Intern include; Assure 100 % accuracy of medication products under supervision of a pharmacist.
Performs other site specific duties as assigned or required.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Pharmacy Intern License (Washington) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
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.
Must be willing to learn and quickly assimilate new information.
Must be willing to support the KFHPW Pharmacy Mission Statements.
Must have good communication and problem solving skills to work with consumers and other health care providers.
Must have knowledge of pharmacy practice standards, laws, and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Pharmacy Intern
LOCATION: Spokane, Washington
REQNUMBER: 1279517
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.