Pharmacy Intern - Pharmacy - Per Diem - Evening - MHM
About The Position
Works under the direct and immediate supervision of a pharmacist when performing duties associated with the practice of pharmacy. Pharmacy interns cross-function as Pharmacy Technicians as needed. The role supports patient care through medication review, clinical pharmacy services, compounding, inventory management, education, and collaboration with healthcare providers. Interns may administer immunizations when designated as immunizers. Candidates must be enrolled in a college of pharmacy or be a graduate of an equivalent four-year undergraduate pharmacy program and expected to sit for the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE). Pharmacy interns are expected to progress toward pharmacist licensure within five years of becoming a Memorial Healthcare System pharmacy intern; failure to do so will result in transition to another position or separation from the organization. No work experience is required. The position is per diem and evening shift, located in Miramar, Florida.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required.
- Pharmacist Intern (PSI) license in the State of Florida required.
- Must be enrolled in a college of pharmacy or be a graduate of an equivalent four-year undergraduate pharmacy program and expected to sit for the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE).
- No work experience required.
- Expected to progress toward pharmacist licensure within five years of becoming a Memorial Healthcare System pharmacy intern.
- Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision.
- Must demonstrate the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department.
Responsibilities
- Assist with internal and external customer service needs.
- Manage and recommend drug therapy regimens as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Under pharmacist supervision, review, interpret, and evaluate medication orders or prescriptions, laboratory results, and other clinically relevant information to support safe and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services, which may include renal or hepatic dosage adjustments, pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulation monitoring, total parenteral nutrition, antimicrobial stewardship, and patient counseling.
- Cross-function in pharmacy technician roles as assigned.
- Prepare non-sterile and sterile compounded medications, including hazardous preparations when deemed competent.
- Prepare, fill, receive, deliver, stock, and restock medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas.
- Manage work queues and complete medication histories.
- Provide education and drug information to patients and healthcare providers under pharmacist supervision.
- Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
- Provide staff education and training as needed.
- Assist with development, organization, and implementation of process improvement and continuous quality and safety monitoring initiatives and outcomes.
- Independently execute and complete pharmacy projects or reports under the direction of pharmacy leadership.
- Assist pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns.
- Administer immunizations when applicable as a designated immunizer.
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Career Level
Entry Level
