Adventist Health System > United States > Winter Park, FL > Pharmaceutical > Pharmacists Pharmacy Intern Inpatient Pharmacy Winter Park Per Diem at Adventist Health System Date Posted: 2/28/2018 Apply Not ready to Apply? Job Description Job: Pharmacy Organization: Florida Hospital Shift: Day Job Posting: Mar 2, 2018, 1:35:41 PM Pharmacy Intern Pediatric Pharmacy Winter Park Per Diem Winter Park Memorial Hospital seeks to hire a Pharmacy Intern who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ. Facility Profile: Nestled among the oak-shaded, brick-paved streets of one of the most picturesque hometowns in the country, Winter Park Memorial Hospital has continuously served the residents of Winter Park and its surrounding communities for more than 50 years. Chartered in 1951, the hospital has grown from the visionary efforts of a handful of Winter Park residents and community leaders, to a 307-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness. Over the years the hospital has continually expanded to meet the needs of the community, adding an upscale obstetrics and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, cancer care at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, Winter Park, and state-of-the-art surgery, recovery and rehabilitation at the Florida Hospital Orthopedic Institute. Together with the community we serve, we're building a model of community health and wellness for generations to come. Department Profile: The Pharmacy Department is open 24 hours a day and is staffed with approximately 130 employees, including pharmacists, technicians, a medication safety coordinator, inventory control specialists, and an administrative coordinator. The entire pharmacy team works together to assure patients receive the highest quality pharmaceutical care possible. From our central pharmacy and 6 satellite pharmacy locations, we dispense 15,000 doses of medication daily. Through Cerner Millennium CPOE and Pharmacy management system, the Pharmacy processes more than 10,000 orders per day. Pyxis dispensing cabinets help distributes 90% of the medications for administration. The Pharmacy department manages a $55 million-dollar drug budget. Lexicomp serves as the system drug information Work Hours/Shifts: 8 am-11 pm or may be some night shifts as needed; M-F and may be weekend Job Summary: Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Advanced responsibilities include patient care interactions allowed according to Florida Pharmacy Intern licensure under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications (including compounding of sterile products) for pharmacist review/check, delivers checked medications to nursing units, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Accurately maintains operational functionality of and medication stock within automated dispensing cabinets (e.g. Pyxis Med Stations). The term of the internship is a maximum of six years. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Knowledge, Skills, Education, & Experience Required: Verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary, remaining poised during frequent interruptions, and high workload and emergency situations Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and informal supervisors (pharmacists) and at times, to work well without direct supervision Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies Ability to identify, resolve, and mitigate pharmacy operational or program problems Ability to keep accurate and complete records Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques and chemotherapy product preparation, including hazardous product handling (Preferred) Expertise in general hospital pharmacy operations (including medication dispensing and IV compounding) and hospital regulatory compliance (Preferred) Expertise with hospital computer systems, pharmacy technology, and pharmacy automation (Preferred) Expertise in USP 797 guidelines (Preferred) Expertise using Cerner pharmacy solutions and services (Preferred) Expertise using Pyxis automated dispensing technology (Preferred) Active enrollment in an intern program at a school or college of pharmacy Contemporary hospital pharmacy experience(Preferred) Practice experience in a large hospital (greater than 500 bed institution) and integrated healthcare system (three or more hospitals in system) (Preferred) Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required: Current, valid State of Florida Pharmacist Intern license Job Responsibilities: Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospitals Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organizations Performance Excellence Program Develops and maintains the skills necessary to be functional as a pharmacy technician in all areas of the pharmacy. Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in operational programs, dispensing and compounding activities, hospital computer systems and medication systems, and established standard work parameters. Maintains operational proficiency in and provides periodic coverage of all operational areas including the central pharmacy, satellite pharmacy areas, and decentralized roles (as appropriate per campus). Consistently assists pharmacists in all pharmacy and patient care functions as needed. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist review/check, delivers checked medications to nursing units in a timely manner, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Always obtains pharmacists verification before distribution of any medication. Answers incoming telephone calls and responds to customer requests to ensure accurate and timely resolution of customer needs and representation of the department in a positive manner. Contacts patient care areas regarding unclear, expensive, short dated or problem medication orders. Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient. Prioritizes activities to ensure the delivery of accurate, safe, timely, and appropriate medication availability based on patient needs. Performs all clerical and specialized technician duties related to front reception area and responds to external customer requests accurately and in a timely manner. Follows correct procedure for filling, recording and distributing pharmacy trays and interdepartmental product transfer requests. Adheres to policy and procedures concerning responsibilities/functions of the technician in keeping pharmacy areas stocked, clean, neat and well organized. Accurately manages medication inventories in pharmacy areas including central and satellite pharmacies and in patient care areas including nursing units and procedure areas. Maintains appropriate stock levels of medications and accurately turns medication inventory (first in, first out). Pre-packs oral solid/liquid medication into unit-dose packaging in accordance with procedures and guidelines. Accurately maintains operational functionality of automated dispensing cabinets (e.g. Pyxis Med Stations) by accurately restocking ADCs, conducting medication inventory reviews, and loading/unloading medications as directed. Prepares sterile products as required, using aseptic technique under the laminar flow hood or biological safety cabinet. Follows clean room guidelines and accurately compounds products such as injectable solutions, piggyback medication products, irrigation solutions, parenteral nutrition (TPN), prefilled syringes, reconstituted products, etc. Thoroughly cleans IV Room work area and equipment, including laminar flow hoods and compounding cabinets as directed. Wears appropriate attire, and completes regulatory paperwork and documentation as instructed. Assists pharmacists with regulatory compliance tasks including but not limited to USP 797 tasks, medication distribution tracking and record keeping, and drug crediting and expiration processing. Finds work to be done when assigned tasks are completed. Supports medication-use process improvements and carries out special projects or assignments as directed. Facilitates medication safety practices. Identifies, mitigates, and reports potential and actual medication errors. Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Is sensitive to the perspective of the patient, caregiver, or health care colleague in all communications. Assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among staff. Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient. Promotes cost-effective drug therapy and actively participates in stewardship and medication waste prevention programs. Handles, processes, and appropriately disposes of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Appropriately uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Chemo Spill Kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill. Provides orientation and training to new employees (pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, pharmacy residents, pharmacists, etc.) and experiential students (pharmacy technician students and doctor of pharmacy students). Helps motivate new employees by demonstrating good work ethics, positive attitude and by recognizing and acknowledging the accomplishments of the new employee. Participates in departmental meetings and departmental educational activities. Supports practice advancement initiatives, clinical projects, and stewardship initiatives led by colleagues and peers. If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore the Pharmacy Intern opportunity with Winter Park Memorial Hospital and apply online today. Job Keywords: Pharmacy Intern, Winter Park Pharmacy, Per Diem Apply Not ready to Apply? .at300b:hover, .at300b:hover > * { opacity: 1; } body { overflow-x:visible !important; } Share With https://www.jobs.net/jobs/adventisthealthsystem/en-us/job/United-States/Pharmacy-Intern-Inpatient-Pharmacy-Winter-Park-Per-Diem/J3T7F161TDG2ZJD1RDB/ Pharmacy Intern Inpatient Pharmacy Winter Park Per Diem #main.color-bg-white, #main.color-bg-sidebar{ overflow:visible; *zoom: 1; } #main.color-bg-sidebar:before, #main.color-bg-white:before, #main.color-bg-sidebar:after, #main.color-bg-white:after {display: table; content: ""; line-height: 0;} #main.color-bg-sidebar:after, #main.color-bg-white:after {clear: both;} .addthis_button_facebook_like span { /min-width: 45px;/ /width: auto !Important; margin-right: 50px;/ } .addthis_button_facebook_like iframe { /width: auto !Important;/ } Job Snapshot Employee Type: Per Diem Location: Winter Park , FL Job Type: Pharmaceutical, Entry Level, Health Care Experience: Not Specified Date Posted: 2/28/2018 About Us About Adventist Health System Who We Are We are one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential both personally and professionally. Who You Are You are a compassionate, talented professional who wants to work in an environment where you can live out your faith and your values. You are excited about being part of a team that uses the latest technology and medical research to ensure patients receive quality care, but who also recognize that great care is always personal. You enjoy going out of your way to make each patient and their family feel special, and are passionate about guiding them toward optimal health. Our Community Our community is global and so is our reach. From coordinating medical mission trips in Ethiopia to planting school gardens in Florida, we are constantly seeking ways to go beyond hospital walls in improving the health of our communities. As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to use your talents in fun, meaningful ways that bring joy and healing to people around the world. Our Mission Part of this worldwide network, Adventist Health System was founded in 1973 to support and strengthen the Seventh-day Adventist health care organizations in the Southern and Southwestern regions of the United States. Today it is a national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction, comprised of 46 hospital campuses and nearly 77,000 employees. Although separated by geography, each of our facilities is united by the mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ . Today we continue the tradition of whole-person care by practicing and sharing CREATION Health, a blueprint for living a healthy, happy life based on the principles given in the Bibles creation story: Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal relationships, Outlook and Nutrition. We provide comprehensive benefits, training and advancement opportunities. We care for our employees as well as we care for our patients.