About this role
Overview
At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Centinela Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour STEMI certified emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and more. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2024) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.centinelamed.com.
Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Intern assists the Pharmacist in the support of the drug distribution systems, including patient counseling and pharmacokinetic calculations, and participates in performance improvement and data collections activities. The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for dosage preparation, preparation of sterile admixture using aseptic technique, floor stock delivery, pre-packaging, billing, receiving, and stocking. Other responsibilities include inventory control, controlled substances distribution, documentation and accountability, assisting in the inspection of medication storage areas throughout the hospital, and maintaining the cleanliness of the department. All responsibilities are performed under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist according to local board of pharmacy and state regulations. The Pharmacy Intern participates in providing pharmaceutical care for the following age groups: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The Pharmacy Intern performs other tasks as assigned by the Pharmacist.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current enrollment as a Pharmacy Student.2. Current State Board of Pharmacy Certificate of Pharmacy Intern
Pay Transparency
Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $25.70 to $25.70. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Per DiemShift
VariableEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader10_20.pdf
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Other facts
About Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Located in Inglewood, California, Centinela Hospital Medical Center ranks among the top hospitals in the nation based on clinical quality and patient safety. This year, the hospital was recognized among the nation’s best hospitals, according to US News & World Report, and was named among the top hospitals in California. Centinela Hospital also received an “A” grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index due to its strong performance in health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care. Among other accolades, Centinela Hospital was on the prestigious 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list for the sixth time as one of the top-performing community hospitals in the nation.
Each year, the Centinela Hospital serves more than 140,000 patients and their families from Los Angeles and the South Bay regions. We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services, helping our community stay as healthy as possible. Our services are provided by an experienced and committed team of healthcare professionals who are members of the communities we serve.
CHMC has been awarded full accreditation from the Joint Commission – the nation’s leading healthcare rating organization – and earned their coveted Gold Seal of Approval™, further establishing our goal to provide excellent health care and safety.
What you'll do
- The Pharmacy Intern assists the Pharmacist in drug distribution systems and participates in performance improvement activities. Responsibilities include dosage preparation, inventory control, and maintaining medication storage areas.
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