Pharmacist Intern

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West Boca Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing functions, inventory management, sterile product preparation, and automated dispensing cabinet maintenance. The role operates under pharmacist supervision and emphasizes patient safety and compliance.

Preferred candidates include hospital pharmacy technicians with IV admixture experience and a current Board of Pharmacy intern registration. High school diploma required; PTCB certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician role in hospital setting.
• Experience with sterile/prepared medications is preferred.
• IV admixture and CSP competency valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, retrieve, prepare, and stock medications including STAT orders and sterile preparations.
• Maintain CSP competency through annual validation and prepare sterile products.
• Manage inventory, par levels, charges and credits for pharmacy.
• Ensure accurate compounding documentation and safety reporting.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Hospital pharmacy experience

IV admixture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Per Diem

The individual in this position acts under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provides assistance in dispensing functions including purchasing, inventory control, sterile product preparation, equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers, retrieves, prepares, and stocks medications, including STAT orders, emergency medications, controlled substances, unit doses, trays, kits, and sterile preparations, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains CSP competency through annual validation and accurately prepares sterile products, prioritizes workload, reviews labels, and trains IV room personnel.
• Maintains accuracy and efficiency during high-volume workloads, prioritizes urgent requests, adheres to delivery schedules, and promptly returns medications to inventory.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas, by rotating stock, managing par levels, and completing required charges and credits.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas, completes quality assurance activities, removes expired medications, and ensures medication security and inventory rotation.
• Maintains accurate compounding and charging documentation, reports operational issues, and escalates safety concerns appropriately.
• Reviews medication orders for completeness and appropriateness and accurately prepares medications for pharmacist verification.
• Supports coworkers, participates in training activities, complies with regulatory and organizational requirements, and prioritizes patient care.

Qualifications

Education Minimum:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience/Other Qualifications:

• Required: Must be 18 years
• Preferred: Experience as a hospital pharmacy technician

Required Certification / Licensure / Registration:

• Required: Registered with the Board of Pharmacy as Pharm Intern
• Preferred: PTCB Certification

Preferred: Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification

About Us

West Boca Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At West Boca Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

West Boca Medical Center (WBMC) is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and has been serving southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37 years. WBMC offers general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, a state-of-the art breast imaging center, womens and childrens services and the only level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County. Its two emergency centers, one at the main hospital and the other in Coconut Creek, are open 24-hours a day. Join our team!