Pharmacy Intern, PRN

adventhealth

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 36,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a pharmacy technician to accurately process dispensing requests, prepare medications for review, and deliver them to nursing units. You will support sterile compounding, chemotherapy handling, and regulatory tasks while collaborating with pharmacists and the healthcare team to ensure safe, timely medication delivery.

You will use hospital computer systems and participate in quality improvement, with duties expanding to inventory, waste disposal, and patient education as

Qualifications

Demonstrated verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving and customer service skills.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to high workload and emergencies.
Ability to interact constructively with staff and customers.
Ability to follow directions from pharmacists and supervisors.
Detail-oriented with records, discrepancies, and problem solving.
Knowledge of medical terminology and aseptic techniques.
Reading/writing/speaking English proficiently; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests and prepares meds for pharmacist review.
Delivers checked medications to nursing units and returns unused or expired meds.
Maintains skills in dispensing, compounding, hospital systems, and patient education.
Supports medication safety, quality improvement and stewardship programs.
Assists pharmacists with regulatory tasks, sterile compounding, and hazardous material handling.
Works with healthcare team to ensure timely, safe medication availability.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organization

Problem solving

Customer service

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Aseptic techniques

Pharmacy software literacy

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Pharmacy technology

Pharmacy automation

MS Office

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:

40100 HWY 27

City:

DAVENPORT

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33837

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]