Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy Intern

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the incumbent shall prepare, dispense and distribute medication and provide clinical monitoring and drug information in a manner, which ensures optimal patient care. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, reviews and interprets prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients using computerized patient profiles to ensure the appropriateness of dosage and to determine the significance of potential drug-drug interaction. Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, contact and confers with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug allergy and drug-drug interaction. Prepares and dispenses appropriate amount of inpatients and outpatient medication under supervision of a pharmacist. Fill automated dispensing machines and delivers patient medications accurately. Conducts I .V. rounds and under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, prepares I.V. additives using aseptic techniques in the laminar air flow hood. Prepares the admixtures chemotherapy using aseptic and safe technique in type II safety hood under direct pharmacist supervision.

Demonstrates work that is safe, best outcome practice with all regulatory requirements compliant.

Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.

Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.

Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, and educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.

Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.

Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.

Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.

Completes other duties as requested/assigned.

Education:

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Valid Florida Pharmacist Intern License

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.