Pharmacy Intern - Pharmacy - Per Diem - Evening - MHM

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, Florida seeks a Pharmacy Intern who works under pharmacist supervision and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. Duties include assisting with dispensing, patient education, and immunizations where applicable, while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes safety, drug information, and continuous learning as interns progress toward pharmacist licensure, with opportunities to support clinical pharmacy services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacist Intern license in Florida required or expected to be obtained within 5 years.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with internal and external customer service needs.
• Manages and recommends drug therapy as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews and interprets medication orders under pharmacist supervision.
• Provides clinical pharmacy services including dosing adjustments and anticoagulation monitoring.
• Prepares non-sterile and sterile compounded medications, including hazardous preparations.
• Maintains medication inventory and restocks supplies.
• Educates patients and providers on drug information under supervision.
• Communicates with physicians to facilitate care.
• Contributes to process improvement and safety monitoring initiatives.
• Assists with immunizations when designated as immunizer.

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Pharmacist Intern license (PSI) - Florida

Job description

Location:

Miramar, Florida

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing “A-rated” patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary

Works under the direct and immediate supervision of a pharmacist when performing duties associated with the practice of pharmacy. Pharmacy interns cross function as a Pharmacy Technician, as needed.

Responsibilities

Assists with internal and external customer service needs.Manages and recommends drug therapy regimens as a part of an interdisciplinary team. Under pharmacists supervision reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders/prescriptions, labs and other clinically relevant information to ensure safe and optimal therapeutic outcomes, and provides clinical pharmacy services which may include but is not limited to: renal/hepatic dosage adjustment, pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulation monitoring, total parenteral nutrition, and antimicrobial stewardship, patient counseling etc.Cross functions in all pharmacy technician roles as assigned. Prepares non-sterile and sterile compounded medications, including hazardous preparations when deemed competent. Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas, manages work ques and completes medication histories.Provides patients and healthcare providers with education and drug information under pharmacist supervision. Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care. Provide staff education and training as needed.Assists with development, organization, and implementation of process improvement and continuous quality and safety monitoring initiatives and outcomes. Independently executes and completes pharmacy projects or reports under the direction of pharmacy leadership.Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns.Administers immunizations, when applicable as a designated as immunizer.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEMS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DRUG INFORMATION AND PATIENT EDUCATION, MEDICATION FILLS, MEDICATION SAFETY - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Bachelors: Pharmacy (Required)Pharmacist Intern (PSI LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department. Required Work Experience: No experience required. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Enrolled in a college of pharmacy or graduate of an equivalent 4-year undergraduate pharmacy program of a school or college of pharmacy expected to sit for the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE).Additional Credential Info: Pharmacy interns are expected to progress to obtain pharmacist licensure within 5 years of becoming a MHS pharmacy intern. Failure to comply will result in transition to another position or separation from the organization.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 60%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
• Hazardous Medication = 80%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Evenings

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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