About Us:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Department at Valley Children’s utilizes evidence-based therapeutic guidelines to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients. Our highly trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work side-by-side with providers and other interprofessional teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, while utilizing state-of-the-art technology to maximize patient safety.

Inpatient Pharmacy provides clinical interdisciplinary pharmacy services in all inpatient areas including Rehab, PICU, NICU, Acute Care, and Oncology. We have numerous pharmacy advance practice protocols including antibiotic monitoring, anticoagulation, IV to oral conversion, and renal dosing. Other clinically supported services include the Emergency Department, Palliative Care, Investigational Drug oversight, and parenteral nutrition (including production).

Our team members also support the following specialty clinics: Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology/CF, Endocrinology, Neurology, Cardiology and our complex primary care center. Many pharmacists hold collaborative practice agreements to optimize medication therapy management and collaborate to enhance patient care.

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for the processing of safe and effective drug therapy, under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, for patients at Valley Children's Healthcare. Pharmacy Interns are trained to perform pharmacy technician and pharmacist duties in the provision of pharmaceutical care. Pharmacy interns review and dispense medication orders, serve as a pharmacology consultant to healthcare team members and serve as an advocate for pediatric patients. Emphasis of the internship is to obtain education and training to aid in completing experience requirements for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist. Projects and assignments will vary and will require the pharmacy intern to demonstrate collaboration, communication, accountability and time management skills.

Qualifications:

Education

Program Must be currently enrolled in a school of pharmacy recognized by the Board of Pharmacy, a graduate of a school of pharmacy recognized by the Board, or a foreign graduate who has met educational requirements described in Business and Professions Code Section 4085, or an out of state licentiate who is awaiting the administration of the next California licensure exam. (required)

Licenses and Certifications

INT - Pharmacist Intern License - CA-SBP - California State Board of Pharmacy California State Board of Pharmacy (required)

Skills and Abilities

Understands and applies the principles of a formulary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$22.70 - $31.10

Workshift:

Varied (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

FTE %:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Valley Children’s Healthcare provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. Our independent, nonprofit network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 358-bed children’s hospital as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers, satellite practices and primary care services. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and our pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Valley Children’s consistently ranks at the top of our peer group for quality patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and nursing excellence. Recognized as a Magnet® designated facility since 2004 and granted the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence™ in critical care, Valley Children’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units achieve some of the lowest mortality rates in the country while treating some of the sickest kids. In 2021, U.S. News and World Report again named Valley Children’s one of the best children’s hospitals in the country in seven pediatric specialties. In affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine, Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency and fellowship programs provide first-class training for the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric surgical and medical specialists. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s partners with other providers and organizations throughout our 12-county service area to support delivering the best care to kids closer to home.

Pharmacist - Intern - Per Diem

Pharmacist - Intern - Per Diem

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