Pharmacy Intern

Parrish Medical Center; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Parrish Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform technician functions under pharmacist supervision in a dynamic hospital setting. You will participate in medication distribution, inventory, and safety initiatives while upholding the Culture of Choice.

Responsibilities include assisting with medication histories, entering data into the system, and handling both sterile and non-sterile compounding under supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program or licensed pharmacist with board licensure/intern hours.
• No prior experience required; healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Active/valid Florida intern license required or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Fills Pyxis, Pyxis Cubbies, and non-Pyxis medications and delivers to nursing units.
• Compounds hazardous and non-hazardous medications (sterile and non-sterile).
• Collects medication histories from patients and families and enters data into the patient information system.
• Fills initial medication orders and delivers to patient care areas.
• Maintains medication inventory, par levels, and wholesaler postings.
• Handles returns to stock for IVs and medications; checks for expirations.

Education

PharmD program or pharmacist license

Job description

Department:

Pharmacy

Schedule/Status:

Varies; Per Diem

Standard Hours/Week:

0

General Description:

Performs pharmacy technician functions as permitted by law and progressively assumes professional pharmacy responsibilities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fills Pyxis, Pyxis Cubbies, & non-Pyxis medications and delivers them to the Nursing units.
• Competently compounds hazardous and non-hazardous medications (sterile and non-sterile)
• Interviews patients, family members or caretakers to obtain medication histories. Enters information into patient information system for Medical Staff review. Contacts pharmacies, physician offices, or other providers to obtain accurate medication history information.
• Fills initial medication orders and delivers them to patient care areas.
• Medication inventory functions (accesses par levels, records needs, looks up wholesaler numbers, and places electronic orders).
• Credits and returns to stock IV's and medications, checks all clinical areas for returns each run
• Checks in and puts away medications and IV fluids from wholesaler and storeroom.
• Answers telephones and troubleshoots missing medication questions from patient care areas.
• Runs and fills out pharmacy information system reports (i.e. allergies and expired medications).
• Fills stock medication orders, checks par levels, checks expiration dates, and delivers medications.
• Participate in medication-use evaluations (MUEs), quality improvement projects, and medication safety initiatives.
• Provide medication education to patients under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Present pharmacy topics, journal clubs, case presentations, and in-service education to pharmacists and nurses
• Collect and analyze data for departmental metrics and performance improvement initiatives
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

Requirements:

Formal Education:

• Must be actively enrolled in a an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program or be a licensed pharmacist from another state completing board requirements for licensure in the State of Florida or foreign pharmacy graduates authorized by the Board of Pharmacy to complete internship hours

Work Experience:

• No prior experience required. Previous experience as a pharmacy technician, pharmacy intern, or in a healthcare setting preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• Clear/active State of Florida Pharmacy Intern License in good standing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time.

Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice. This means we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.