Pharmacist Intern

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Boca Raton, FL

22h

About The Position

The Pharmacist Intern works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assists with dispensing functions, including purchasing, inventory control, sterile product preparation, equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet maintenance. The role supports accurate and timely medication preparation and delivery, safe inventory management, quality assurance, documentation, and patient care while complying with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.

West Boca Medical Center is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and provides medical and surgical care, orthopedics, robotic surgery, breast imaging, women’s and children’s services, and neonatal intensive care. The organization describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with advanced technology and a focus on patient care.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Registered with the Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a hospital pharmacy technician.
• PTCB Certification.
• Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately deliver, retrieve, prepare, and stock medications, including STAT orders, emergency medications, controlled substances, unit doses, trays, kits, and sterile preparations, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain sterile compounding competency through annual validation; accurately prepare sterile products, prioritize workload, review labels, and train IV room personnel.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency during high-volume workloads, prioritize urgent requests, follow delivery schedules, and promptly return medications to inventory.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas, by rotating stock, managing par levels, and completing required charges and credits.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, complete quality assurance activities, remove expired medications, and ensure medication security and inventory rotation.
• Maintain accurate compounding and charging documentation, report operational issues, and appropriately escalate safety concerns.
• Review medication orders for completeness and appropriateness and prepare medications accurately for pharmacist verification.
• Support coworkers, participate in training activities, comply with regulatory and organizational requirements, and prioritize patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED