Pharmacist Intern - APMC Pharmacy - Temporary

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Pharmacist Intern to support the Pharmacy Department in a temporary shift role. Responsibilities include dispensing under supervision, sterile IV preparation, QA activities, and assisting with daily pharmacy operations.

The position requires current enrollment in a Florida ACPE‑accredited Pharmacy program, 1st or 2nd year status, and intern registration with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Must be in 1st or 2nd professional year of pharmacy school.
• Currently registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Intern.
• ACPE‑Accredited (or pending APCE accreditation) College or School of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pharmacy quality assurance programs such as outdated drug monitoring, CQI Program, Unit Dose Packaging, IV Room QA and USP 797 compliance.
• Disburses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist using the dispensing system.
• Manages aseptic preparation and dispensing of intravenous medications under supervision.
• Operates pharmacy equipment in accordance with safety and policy requirements.
• Assists with basic Pharmacy Technician duties in the assigned area.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

ACPE‑Accredited Pharmacy Program (or APCE accreditation)

Job description

Position Summary

ORLANDO HEALTH ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children's Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children's Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children's Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons.

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has an opportunity for aPharmacist Intern to perform functions of a Pharmacy Technician, in compliance with all policies and procedures for the Pharmacy Department and Orlando Health.

Shift: Temporary - Shift Varies

Responsibilities

• Participates in pharmacy quality assurance programs such as outdated drug monitoring, CQI Program, Unit Dose Packaging of medication, IV Room QA and PI Logs, and USP Chapter 797 compliance.
• Dispenses medications utilizing the medication dispensing system according to scientific principles and Orlando Health policy and procedure, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Manufactures and dispenses intravenous medication using proper aseptic technique, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety, regulations, and policy and procedures.
• Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures.
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution, including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks/procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory required documentation.
• Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements.
• Maintains the controlled substance vault and perpetual inventory and other documentation files depending on the needs of the department.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Currently registered in and attending an ACPE-Accredited or pending APCE Accreditation, College or School of Pharmacy.
• Must be in 1st or 2nd professional year of pharmacy school.
• Registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Intern.