Location:
Miramar FloridaAt 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:
Cross functions in 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 queues and completes medication 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 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 pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the scope of practice for pharmacy with internal and external customer service healthcare providers and staff with education drug information and needed training. Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care. Provides patient counseling takes telephone orders/prescriptions from providers performs prescription transfers compounds medications and administers immunizations if designated as an 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 BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: 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 Work Experience: No experience 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:
Shift:
EveningsDisclaimer: 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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Required Experience:
Intern