Behavioral Health Services Mental Health Pharmacy has one part time Pharmacy Intern opening. Note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Department: Mental Health Pharmacy-Behavioral Health Servcics Location: 1212 N. California St. Stockton, Ca 95202 Website: www.sjgov.org/mhs
Reviews outpatient prescriptions and verifies that all necessary information is accurate and complete; confirms drug coverage based on formulary or third-party restrictions. Helps interpret written prescriptions to ensure that the drugs and dosages are appropriate as prescribed; helps determine appropriate auxiliary labels to apply to each prescription container. Enters prescription information accurately into the pharmacy computer for new prescriptions and for refills; enters allergy or other information into computer files according to department policy. Assists in compounding medication by means of weighing, measuring, mixing, blending, filtering, distilling, emulsifying and titrating, according to standard pharmacy practices and department policy. Assists in packaging and labeling medications according to established practices and department policies; restocks medications and supplies as needed. Helps counsel patients and families as to medication use, dangers, side effects and composition; provides drug-related information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals as needed. Completes and maintains written records of prescriptions and controlled substances according to State and Federal law. Helps prepare intravenous admixtures according to established practices of aseptic techniques and pertinent department policies; assists in accurately dispensing inpatient unit dose medications according to department policy; delivers medications to patient care areas as needed. Participates in departmental quality-assurance and safety activities for drug usage, infection control, and handling hazardous materials according to state/federal regulations and departmental policy; assists in the collection and review of patient-specific data used by pharmacists for monitoring drug therapy.
Education: Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy. Certificate: Ability to obtain a valid certificate of registration as an Intern Pharmacist issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy within six months of the date of hire.
Education: Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
Certificate: Ability to obtain a valid certificate of registration as an Intern Pharmacist issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy within six months of the date of hire.
Human biology, microbiology; organic chemistry; basic principles of pharmacology; drug information retrieval; drug distribution systems; methods of sterile compounding; quality control techniques; legal limitations on procurement, storage, distribution and sale of drugs; federal and state laws applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, and others; understand and be sensitive to patient needs, communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective guest relations.
Mobility–Constant standing for long periods; Lifting–Frequent lifting of 5 pounds or less; Visual requirements–Constant reading/close-up work; Dexterity–Frequent operation of keyboard; frequent holding; reaching; grasping, and writing. Hearing/talking–Constant hearing normal speech and talking in person. Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone; Emotional/psychological Factors–Constant decision making and concentration; frequent public contact, frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
Applications meeting the minimum qualficiatiosn will be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, Ca 95202 Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current about employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division). San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/eeo.
Apply Online:
www.sjgov.org/hr By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, Ca 95202
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: (209) 468-3370
Job Line:
For current about employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/eeo.
