Pharmacy Intern, Per Diem, Variable

PIH Health·Downey, California

$23 - $26/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago

Practice for this role

Pharmacy Intern, Per Diem, Variable · $23 - $26/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-54% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles in California ($50.00/hr, n=500)

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About the role

Pay for this role is about 54% below the California median for pharmacy roles.

Perform non-judgmental aspects of preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Maintain ethical and professional standards to ensure accurate and timely distribution of medications.

Perform all the non-judgmental aspects of preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Able to perform duties and responsibilities of Pharmaceutical Care in accordance with the laws and regulation of the California State Board of Pharmacy governing licensed Pharmacist interns. Maintain an ethical, professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the pharmacy. Maintain and reflect a positive attitude representing the pharmacy department as well as the entire hospital.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pihhealth.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRosie.Marquez%40pihhealth.org%7C1234f44474844f48e14a08d9ebe9053e%7Ca58ef208b7dc40aa8f166eb35263cb1c%7C0%7C0%7C637800208320708287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=itjUBuUESomy5k8fnqLUf2EuyxVcl4xXjgaKar5hjhA%3D&reserved=0] or follow us on Facebook [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPIHHealth%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRosie.Marquez%40pihhealth.org%7C1234f44474844f48e14a08d9ebe9053e%7Ca58ef208b7dc40aa8f166eb35263cb1c%7C0%7C0%7C637800208320708287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=TDq1yPQiJfS8W3oe%2BogFLdggwhfa1i8lJoTsGQvkVsU%3D&reserved=0], Twitter [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPIHHealth&data=04%7C01%7CRosie.Marquez%40pihhealth.org%7C1234f44474844f48e14a08d9ebe9053e%7Ca58ef208b7dc40aa8f166eb35263cb1c%7C0%7C0%7C637800208320708287%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=gC11GDp6vl6dcwyeTTxAgbKgKvs1P5IynWgmhleSduI%3D&reserved=0], or Instagram [].

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy and possess a California State Board of Pharmacy intern license. Proficiency in English and knowledge of medical terminology are essential.

professional certificate
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Data entry
Medical terminology
Computer knowledge
Aseptic technique
Medication dispensing
Pharmaceutical calculations
Pharmacy operations
Pharmaceutical terminology
Pharmaceutical care
IV preparation

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $23 - $26/hr
Location: Downey, California
Posted: Sep 3, 2026
Application: Employer website

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