Pharmacy Intern

adventhealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to accurately respond to dispensing requests and prepare medications for pharmacist review. You will deliver meds to nursing units, assist with sterile compounding, and support regulatory compliance tasks within a team-based hospital environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with peers. Part-time schedule with day-shift hours in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in a high-volume hospital setting.
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers.
• Ability to follow directions from pharmacists and work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in records and processes.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and aseptic techniques required.
• Must read, write, and comprehend conversational English; basic computer skills.
• Experience with aseptic techniques and chemotherapy preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests and prepares meds for pharmacist review.
• Delivers checked medications to nursing units and handles waste disposal per PPE guidelines.
• Maintains skills in dispensing, compounding, and hospital computer systems.
• Works with the healthcare team to ensure safe, timely medication availability.
• Assists pharmacists with patient care activities, compliance tasks, and education.
• Supports medication-use process improvements and participates in audits and safety programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Pharmacy terminology

Reading/comprehension English

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Pharmacy technology

Pharmacy automation

Regulatory compliance systems

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Part time

Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Location:

3071 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, Florida, 32804

Job Description:

Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist review, delivers checked medications to nursing units, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Develops and maintains skills necessary to function as a pharmacy technician, including proficiency in operational programs, dispensing and compounding activities, hospital computer systems, and medication systems. Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows correct procedures for filling, recording, and distributing pharmacy kits, carts, trays, and interdepartmental product transfer requests. Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient, prioritizing activities to ensure accurate, safe, timely, and appropriate medication availability. Assists pharmacists with patient care activities and regulatory compliance tasks, including sterile 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. Facilitates medication safety practices and continuous quality improvement, identifying, mitigating, and reporting potential and actual medication errors. Handles, processes, and appropriately disposes of all waste materials, including hazardous waste, using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits as needed. Promotes cost-effective drug therapy and actively participates in stewardship and medication waste prevention programs. Participates in departmental meetings and educational activities, supporting practice advancement initiatives, clinical projects, and stewardship initiatives led by colleagues and peers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills [Required]
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary, remaining poised during frequent interruptions, and high workload and emergency situations [Required]
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers [Required]
• Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and informal supervisors (pharmacists) and at times, to work well without direct supervision [Required]
• Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies [Required]
• Ability to identify, resolve, and mitigate pharmacy operational or program problems [Required]
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records [Required]
• Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
• Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize work appropriately and assure timely delivery of product to the patient care areas [Required]
• Ability to provide optimal customer service having strong telephone and verbal communication skills [Required]
• Be able to work independently without constant supervision and as a team member [Required]
• Be able to pay close attention to detail and perform repetitive tasks accurately [Required]
• Have strong work ethic [Required]
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively [Required]
• Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques and chemotherapy product preparation, including hazardous product handling [Preferred]
• Expertise in general hospital pharmacy operations (including medication dispensing and IV compounding) and hospital regulatory compliance [Preferred]
• Expertise with hospital computer systems, pharmacy technology, and pharmacy automation [Preferred]
• Expertise in USP 795, 797, and 800 guidelines [Preferred]
• Expertise using pharmacy informatic solutions and services [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

N/A

Work Experience:

Contemporary hospital pharmacy experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Pharmacy Intern (PSI) [Required]
• Licensed Pharmacist (RPH) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/mte9kpcf

Pay Range:

$16.63 - $26.60

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.