Intern Pharmacist - Per Diem

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center is seeking a motivated Intern Pharmacist to join the Retail/Community Pharmacy team in Moreno Valley, California. Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, incumbents assist with the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications; gain supervised professional pharmacy experience; and perform related duties as assigned.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for pharmacy students to develop practical skills within one of the region's largest county healthcare systems.  You'll gain hands-on experience in an acute-care hospital pharmacy environment; exposure to medication preparation, dispensing, and clinical pharmacy operations; opportunities to work directly with patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams; professional experience that supports progression toward pharmacist licensure.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities
• A commitment to patient-centered care
• Confidence interacting with patients, including providing medication education and counseling at the bedside
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• 10-hour shifts
• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Must be able to frequently lift 5-10 pounds for medication and inventory restocking activities
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire

Per Diem employees are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive a higher hourly rate in lieu of County-sponsored fringe benefits. Work schedules are flexible and assignments are based on departmental operational needs, including as-needed staffing coverage.

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain meaningful hospital pharmacy experience while contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care at RUHS Medical Center.

Meet the Team!

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in compounding prescriptions and special orders of physicians and dentists.
• Assist in compounding and manufacturing drugs and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Assist in dispensing drugs and pharmaceutical preparations within in-patient, out-patient and clinic pharmacy settings.  
• Maintain records pertaining to drugs and pharmaceuticals compounded, manufactured, and dispensed.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted.  Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

The candidate pool generated from this recruitment will remain active for 90 days and may be used to fill future Intern Pharmacist vacancies within RUHS should they become available.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of : The compounding of prescriptions and stock pharmaceutical preparations
• drugs, chemicals and pharmaceutical supplies required in the operation of a dispensary
• laws pertaining to dispensing and use of narcotics and poisons
• Ability to: Follow accurately, accepted procedures of compounding drugs and pharmaceutical preparations
• keep records and prepare reports
• work cooperatively with others
• Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Intern Pharmacist issued by the State Board of Pharmacy
• A BLS issued by the American Heart Association will be required within 30 days of hire

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.