Adventhealth Orlando , FL 32801
Posted 7 days ago
Pharmacy Intern
Shift: Part Time Variable Shift
Location: AdventHealth East Orlando
East Orlando: 7727 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
AdventHealth East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area
A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience
Annual number of emergency cases: 89,018
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which
includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory
management, and regulatory compliance. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department
services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist final
review/check, delivers checked medications, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas.
Advanced responsibilities include patient care interactions allowed according to State Pharmacy Intern licensure under the
direct supervision of a pharmacist. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in
maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
operational programs, dispensing and compounding activities, hospital computer systems and medication systems, and
established standard work parameters. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for
pharmacist review/check, delivers checked medications to nursing units in a timely manner, and returns unused or expired
medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Follows correct procedure for filling, recording and distributing pharmacy
kits/carts/trays and interdepartmental product transfer requests.
activities to ensure the delivery of accurate, safe, timely, and appropriate medication availability based on patient needs.
Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among
staff.
compounding, controlled substance handling, medication order review, clinical consult review, medication distribution
and patient education. Supports medication-use process improvements and carries out special projects or assignments as
directed.
and actual medication errors. Handles, processes, and appropriately disposes of all waste materials, including all levels of
hazardous waste, within the department. Appropriately uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous
Medication Spill Kits in the event of a spill.
programs.
initiatives, clinical projects, and stewardship initiatives led by colleagues and peers.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:
Verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary, remaining poised during frequent interruptions, and high
workload and emergency situations
Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers
Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and informal supervisors (pharmacists) and at times, to
work well without direct supervision
Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies
Ability to identify, resolve, and mitigate pharmacy operational or program problems
Ability to keep accurate and complete records
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques
Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
product handling
hospital regulatory compliance
Expertise with hospital computer systems, pharmacy technology, and pharmacy automation
Expertise in USP 795, 797 and 800 guidelines
Expertise using pharmacy informatic solutions and services
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High School Grad or Equiv 0 years experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
PREFERRED:
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:
REQUIRED:
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Pharmacy
Organization: AdventHealth East Orlando
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24030302
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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