Alameda Health System
Pharmacy Volunteer - Highland Hospital
Alameda Health System, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Volunteers get a first hand look at the inner-workings of the Pharmacy Department. They assist the Pharmacists with clerical work, pulling and returning prescription refills, and helping with the hospital smoking cessation program, checking for expired medications, updating drug barcode stickers, and other tasks. Excellent opportunity for those planning to apply to Pharmacy School.
Please include your phone number when inquiring about this program.
STEPS TO BECOME AN ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM VOLUNTEER
Step 1: Consider the Commitment
We require a commitment of one 4 hour shift per week for a minimum of one year. There are morning and afternoon shifts available Monday - Friday. All volunteers start off at the information desk and are required to complete 100 hours of service prior to transferring to a patient care floor volunteer position.
Step 2: Submit Application
To apply please visit the AHS website
AlamedaHealthSystem.org
then click
Volunteers
on the banner at the top of the page. Step 3: Interview We will contact you to setup an interview within a week or two. Step 4: Orientation If accepted, you will be invited to attend an orientation covering both hospital and Volunteer Department policies, procedures, and other important information. Step 5: Health Screening After the orientation you will be able to make an appointment with AHS Employee Health. Volunteers are required to provide proof of immunity by immunization record or by titer(s) - blood tests for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chicken-pox). Additionally volunteers are required to show documentation of a tuberculosis skin test (TST) performed elsewhere within the past 12 months and 1 within the past 3 months. AHS Employee Health can provide the second TB test for free. Step 6: Background Investigation Volunteers are required to go through a criminal background screening after the Health Screening is completed. Step 7: Now you can get your badge and start!
AlamedaHealthSystem.org
then click
Volunteers
on the banner at the top of the page. Step 3: Interview We will contact you to setup an interview within a week or two. Step 4: Orientation If accepted, you will be invited to attend an orientation covering both hospital and Volunteer Department policies, procedures, and other important information. Step 5: Health Screening After the orientation you will be able to make an appointment with AHS Employee Health. Volunteers are required to provide proof of immunity by immunization record or by titer(s) - blood tests for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chicken-pox). Additionally volunteers are required to show documentation of a tuberculosis skin test (TST) performed elsewhere within the past 12 months and 1 within the past 3 months. AHS Employee Health can provide the second TB test for free. Step 6: Background Investigation Volunteers are required to go through a criminal background screening after the Health Screening is completed. Step 7: Now you can get your badge and start!