- Junior
- Oficina en Renton
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-themecolor:text1;text-transform:uppercase;%22%3ESeeking several pharmacy Interns to work 16-40 hours per week to help KPWA with their 2026 New Member Season.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Summary:%3C/strong%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp%3EThis position provides practical work experience for pharmacy students in an environment that emphasizes patient-centered care. Facilitates the recruitment of pharmacists by enhancing ties with the colleges of pharmacy. Provides a mechanism for exposing KFHPW pharmacists to innovative/emerging concepts in pharmacy practice discussed in the academic setting. Provides mentoring opportunities for staff pharmacists, which will facilitate: Development of teaching %26amp; preceptor skills of the pharmacist-requires current clinical competency; Creating challenging/stimulating work environment for staff.%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-bottom:0;margin-left:1px;margin-top:0;%22%3E%3Cli%3EThe timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies and procedures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEffectively communicate with patients concerning their medications on issues including, but not limited to: mechanism of action, adverse effects, dosing, and storage requirements.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssure 100% appropriateness of drug therapy under the supervision of a pharmacist.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEnsures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performing safety checks when dispensing medications; and taking appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of recent experience working with customers in any professional work setting.
Education
- Current enrollment in accredited school of pharmacy.
License, Certification, Registration
- Pharmacy Intern License (Washington) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Must have strong communication and problem solving skills to work with consumers and other health care providers.
- Must have a strong commitment towards providing excellent customer service.
- Must have ability to work as a team member with pharmacy, nursing, medical and other ancillary staff.
- May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington pharmacy locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a pharmacy setting.
