Intern Pharmacist

River's Edge Pharmacy has become a leader in infusion therapy services. Administered by specially trained infusion nurses, these services are provided at standalone locations, physicians' offices, or in the home of the patient. Each location provides individualized care in a private setting for procedures including IVIG, Hemophilia, Chemotherapy, TPN, and Pain Management.River's Edge Pharmacy currently has an opening for a Intern Pharmacist.POSITION OVERVIEWUnder Direct Supervision of Pharmacist, interpret physician prescriptions and medication orders. Act as a drug information resource to clients, physicians and healthcare professionals. Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for client care by performing the related duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Reviews prescriptions issued by physician or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed. Compounds medications using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients. Monitors all posting onto the client profiles in order that accuracy, drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate therapy, rational drug therapy and incompatibilities may be realized and better client care received. Directs pharmacy personnel engaged in admixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals. Answers questions and provides information to physicians, clients and other healthcare professionals on appropriate use of medication, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage, etc. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Work with the Pharmacist in the Patient Plan of care Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Endorses policies and procedures for pharmacy operations. Responsible for the maintenance and proper operations of equipment and supplies in the work areas. Maintains established procedures concerning quality control, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste. Enters data into the River's Edge Pharmacy system (CPR+) such as client, prescribed medications and cost as well as maintains client profiles and charge system Reviews and monitors drug therapy that requires dosing adjustments as authorized by the physician Provides pharmaceutical care to all ages of clients from newborns to the elderly. Must understand that there are dosage variations between newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adult and geriatric clients and know where to find appropriate information Assists the Pharmacy Manager on special assignments in accordance with the pharmacy's mission, policy and any applicable laws Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $21 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Irvine, CA 92606: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before work (Preferred) License/Certification: Intern Pharmacist License (Required) Work Location: One location