Kaiser Permanente

Clinical Pharmacy Intern


PayCompetitive
LocationAtlanta/Georgia
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1252575
      Job Summary:

      Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmacy products. Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy, medication history, encourage adherence to established care plan, documenting encounters and providing appointment scheduling. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification. Performs other duties as required.

      Essential Responsibilities:


      • Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages and distributes pharmacy products according to laws, regulations, standards, established policies and procedures and acceptable professional practices; documents responsibility by signing or initialing prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms according to established policies and procedures.

      • Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities; documents the information in the patients medical record or pharmacy information system when appropriate; advises patients of directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions and warnings for medication therapy; advises the patient on the use of related devices and the coordination of medication therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures.

      • Evaluates and resolves, according to established policies and procedures, potential medication therapy problems identified through any and all available sources, including the patient and pharmacy information system.

      • Confers with medical personnel concerning pharmaceutical care and treatment of patients, related clinical diagnosis, drug combinations and dosage forms, and other factors that might influence the course of treatment and the activity of the medications; suggests changes in medication therapy and/or use as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing.

      • Evaluates and manages the medication therapy of ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing.

      • Participates in assigned education and training programs; conducts educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel and patients. Participates in quality management programs.
  • About the company

      Providing high-quality, affordable health care services and improving the health of our members and the communities we serve.

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