About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Keck Medicine of USC, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role involves preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications while providing clinical monitoring and drug information to ensure quality patient care. You will gain experience in a hospital setting, participating in clinical assignments and educational programs to support your professional growth.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications throughout the hospital.
- Perform intravenous admixture and aseptic techniques.
- Operate Pyxis automated dispensing systems, including the management of controlled substances inventory.
- Ensure all medications are properly barcoded.
- Repackage and unit-dose medications using the MILT4 program.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock, restocking, and rotating supplies.
- Generate revenue by calculating, recording, and issuing charges.
- Document daily pharmacy log sheets.
- Use technology to triage workflow, including checking medication history and printing labels.
- Assist health care providers with phone calls and triage requests.
- Participate in clinical assignments and department-based educational programs.
- Assist in providing patient counseling under pharmacist supervision.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a full-time accredited pharmacy school program.
- An active Intern Pharmacist license from the California Board of Pharmacy.
- Knowledge of drug trade and generic names, as well as pharmacy calculations.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Excellent customer service behavior.
- Fire Life Safety Training for Los Angeles City (or must obtain within 30 days of hire).
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, per diem, rotating shift.
- Pay: $26.00 to $41.28 per hour.
About Keck Medicine of USC
Keck Medicine of USC functions as the medical enterprise of the University of Southern California. Founded in 1991, the organization operates as a nonprofit system based in Los Angeles. It manages several hospitals and more than 100 clinics across multiple California counties and Las Vegas. The system employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people to provide specialized medical care.
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