Pharmacy Intern

adventhealth; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision 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

Job summary

AdventHealth Winter Garden is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to accurately respond to medication dispensing requests, prepare medications for pharmacist review, and deliver them to nursing units. This role supports sterile compounding, regulatory compliance, and medication-use process improvements while working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely patient care.

Key responsibilities include assisting pharmacists with patient education, handling hazardous waste per PPE protocols,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and chemotherapy handling preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Respond accurately to medication dispensing requests.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist review and deliver to nursing units.
• Return unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas.
• Support regulatory compliance and aseptic/sterile compounding tasks as needed.
• Assist with medication-use processes and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient education and participate in clinical projects as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to work independently

English literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospital computer systems

Pharmacy technology

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:

• PRN
• Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America)
• Address: 2000 FOWLER GROVE BLVD
• City: WINTER GARDEN
• State: Florida
• Postal Code: 34787

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