Pharmacy Intern

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the UCSF Medical Center, as well as its providers and payers. These services include, but are not limited to, drug procurement, storage, and security; safe accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department encompasses the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic campus unit within the School of Pharmacy, which has a primary responsibilities of teaching professional courses in the PharmD curriculum, research and public service. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services share their philosophy of pharmaceutical care. Under Pharmaceutical Services, the Pharmacies at Parnassus, Mount Zion, Mission Bay and Owens Sites, provide pharmaceutical care to patients hospitalized at Moffitt, Long, Mount Zion, and Mission Bay Hospitals and specialized services to researchers on campus.

All Intern Pharmacists are accountable to the supervising or operating pharmacist who is legally responsible by virtue of state licensure for the care and safety of patients served by Pharmaceutical Services. The Intern Pharmacist performs all activities related to traditional pharmacy prescription dispensing and medication distribution, as well as clinical services under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They may also participate in the computer entries of medications and prescriptions, including entries of special medications in the patient profile as directed by a pharmacist. As the Intern Pharmacist progresses in their academic career, their responsibilities will start incorporating more clinical responsibilities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist depending upon department needs.

Responsibilities

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

%  

of time 

Essential Function (Yes/No) 

Key Responsibilities 

(To be completed by Supervisor) 

70%

Yes 

Operational and Dispensing Duties: 

1. Interpret and prepare patient medication orders (doses) for immediate delivery.        Block fill standing order doses in patient medication drawer and/or unit dose cassettes, requiring interpretation of medication orders on patient profile as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
2. Fill patient orders for nursing units, per floor, under traditional drug distribution system as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
3. Fill and prepare, when required, departmental and research unit requisitions. Filling orders may consist of compounding and preparation of extemporaneous compounded products. This requires proper identification of chemicals, mathematical calculations, accurate weighing procedures; technical skills and knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding to produce acceptable product; observation and adherence to department and state safety regulations as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
4. Fill and record departmental requisitions from existing stock and compounding of certain requisition orders. This includes inventory, careful screening for identity and expiration dates, and recording of stock. Urgent orders or requisitions are hand-delivered to a specified nursing unit/floor.
5. Cross-trained to perform all duties and essential job functions in the I.V. (Intravenous) Additive Service area. These duties include, but are not limited to, preparing hyperalimentation orders and routine electrolyte solutions, preparing antineoplastic (chemotherapy) agents. This involves familiarity with I.V. terminology and common I.V. solutions as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
6. Be able to utilize an automated dispensing cabinet to fill and remove medications as needed for patient care.
7. Participate in inventory management of the pharmacy area..
8. Adhere to Medical Center Telephone and House Standards including Philosophy and Mission.

30%

Yes 

Clinical Duties 
(All duties are done under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and documented as per departmental standard operating procedures)

1. Obtain medication histories as per standard operating procedures and best practice standards
2. Counsel patients, family members, and caregivers about discharge medications
3. Perform clinical pharmacy consults to address IV compatibility, therapeutic drug monitoring, and therapeutic issues addressed under the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority approved by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
4. Assist the clinical pharmacist(s) in discharge planning and transitions of care responsibilities.
5. Other duties appropriate for a licensed intern pharmacist at the discretion of the supervising licensed pharmacist.

100% 

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Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be available and willing to work a minimum of 36 weekends annually.
• Must be available and willing to work a minimum of 1 major and 2 minor holidays annually.
• Must be available and willing to work a minimum of 32 hours monthly.
• Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a large, diverse population, including maintaining positive relationships between Pharmacy and Nursing Units.
• Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to compound pharmaceutical preparations and prepare commercially unavailable oral preparations. These responsibilities require mathematical calculations, use of an analytical balance, and knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under constant pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when responding to or referring questions from nurses, physicians, and other professional personnel.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform basic computer data entry.
• Must be able and willing to work at all UCSF Health campuses.

*Based on departmental needs, a lower requirement may be determined at the discretion of the Pharmacy Supervisor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Health-system pharmacy practice experience, including aseptic compounding, automated drug cabinets, or related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Intern Pharmacist by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.

About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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