Pharmacy Intern

**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:** Part time **Shift:** Day-Weekend (United States of America) **Address:** 3071 N Orange Blossom Trl **City:** Orlando **State:** Florida **Postal Code:** 32804 **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 E…