What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Intern position at City of Hope?
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Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The intern pharmacist, a registration-eligible professional, plays a crucial role in supporting pharmacists and managers in the day-to-day operations of a department or unit, operating 24/7. They diligently work to enhance the delivery of pharmaceutical care and services while contributing to performance improvement initiatives, either by direct involvement or as a member of PI teams. This position requires active participation in constructive problem-solving with peers, subordinates, and supervisors, as well as fostering regular team-building interactions among staff members.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Provides services that are accurate, reliable, courteous and timely.
- Supports the efforts of all care providers to deliver quality care.
- Demonstrates competence appropriate to their role and function in the delivery of age specific care.
- Delivers care in a manner consistent with the scope of practice of the discipline and the standards established by City of Hope as expressed in the plans for provision of care and policies and procedures.
- Ensures self-competence and promotes adherence to professional practice standards through education, training, coaching and monitoring.
- Oversees care for a defined group of patients using effective delegation, supervision and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrates understanding of all professional and regulatory standards.
- Collaborates with colleagues to provide sound decision-making.
- Communicates effectively with all customers and colleagues to meet organizational goals.
- Maintains current knowledge, skills and competencies through involvement in professional continuing education activities.
- Fosters involvement in performance improvement activities to promote continuous improvement in care delivery.
Your qualifications should include:
- Currently enrolled at an accredited College of Pharmacy
- Prior hospital and retail pharmacy experience, preferred
- Licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the California State Board of Pharmacy
Additional Information:
- Multiple positions available
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
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