Job Description

**Responsibilities** The Pharmacist Intern is responsible for technical, clerical and transportation duties for the department and is involved with the preparation, distribution, and delivery of medication. The intern pharmacist also performs professional duties as related to The 4 Key Processes for Medication Usage (Prescribing, Preparation and Dispensing, Administering, Monitoring.) All work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern pharmacist will also demonstrate competency in patient care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. **Qualifications** + Current registration as a Pharmacy Intern with the California State Board of Pharmacy. + Knowledge of legal restrictions on the activities of pharmacy interns in a pharmacy, Federal and State regulations relating to pharmaceutical transactions, medical abbreviations, pharmaceutical terminology and calculations, prescription processing, aseptic technique in the preparation of intravenous admixtures and total parenteral nutrition, safe handling of antineoplastic/chemotherapeutic agents, generic/trade names of medication, extemporaneous prescription compounding of sterile and non-sterile products, the organization of an acute care hospital and related facilities, proper body mechanics, proper safety practices and techniques, computer skills and inventory control and supplies ordering. + Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with a wide variety of hospital personnel, act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public, maintain the confidentiality of hospital operations and medical status of patients, teach and train others and provide education to patients, staff and physicians. This position is represented by SEIU. **Overview** Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women's health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy. Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. Visit for more information. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $31.83 - $39.78 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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