About the role#
As a Pharmacist Intern at UC San Diego, you will work in the Outpatient Pharmacy at Jacobs Medical Center. This is a per diem position requiring availability for variable 8-hour shifts between Monday and Sunday. You will assist pharmacists with clinical tasks and operational pharmacy duties in a hospital setting.
What you'll do#
- Support the Med to Bed program by delivering medications and providing counseling at the patient bedside.
- Assist pharmacists with patient counseling, prescription transfers, and the assessment of therapeutic discharge plans.
- Prepare oral and parenteral medications and help with distribution.
- Handle computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions.
- Maintain inventory levels and complete medication orders.
- Perform a full range of duties within specialized functional areas and general tasks across the pharmacy.
What you'll need#
- A California Board of Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist License.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with computer systems.
- Proven writing and teaching skills, which may be applied to hospital newsletters or professional journals.
- A Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy is preferred.
- Less than 6 months of experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Per diem, 20% appointment.
- Compensation: $35.25 per hour.
- Requirements: Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, and on-call assignments based on medical center needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
About UC San Diego
UC San Diego is a public research university based in La Jolla, California. It employs over 21,000 staff members and operates within the higher education sector. The institution focuses on research and public service. It maintains a large campus environment to support its academic and discovery goals.
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