Pharmacy Intern - Pharmacy - Per Diem - Evening - MHM

memorialhealthcare; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support the pharmacy team under pharmacist supervision. The role includes assisting with medication orders, patient education, and clinical services as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Bachelors: Pharmacy or enrolled in a college of pharmacy, Florida PSI intern license, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. No prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgement and ability to work well in a team with minimal supervision.
• No experience required.
• Enrolled in a college of pharmacy or graduate of an equivalent 4-year undergraduate pharmacy program expected to sit for the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE).
• Pharmacy interns are expected to progress to obtain pharmacist licensure within 5 years of becoming a MHS pharmacy intern.

Responsibilities

• Assists with internal and external customer service needs.
• Manages and recommends drug therapy regimens as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Under pharmacist supervision reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to ensure safe and optimal therapeutic outcomes, and provides clinical pharmacy services.

Education

Bachelors: Pharmacy (Required)

Pharmacist Intern (PSI LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

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 Elect