Pharmacy Intern - Per Diem - MHP at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Job Description:

Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida


At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing "A-rated" patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.



Summary:



Works under the supervision of a pharmacist to perform duties associated with medication management system under the pharmacy intern scope of practice and cross functions as pharmacy technician as needed.



Responsibilities:



Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns.Provides patients and healthcare providers with education and drug information under pharmacist supervision. Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care. Provide staff education and training as needed.Assists with internal and external customer service needs.Administers immunizations, when applicable as a designated as immunizer.Cross functions in all pharmacy technician roles as assigned. Prepares non-sterile and sterile compounded medications, including hazardous preparations when deemed competent. Prepares, fills, receives, delivers, stocks and restocks medication inventory and supplies for the pharmacy department and drug storage areas, manages work ques and completes medication histories.Assists with development, organization, and implementation of process improvement and continuous quality and safety monitoring initiatives and outcomes. Independently executes and completes pharmacy projects or reports under the direction of pharmacy leadership.Manages and recommends drug therapy regimens as a part of an interdisciplinary team. Under pharmacists supervision reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders/prescriptions, labs and other clinically relevant information to ensure safe and optimal therapeutic outcomes, and provides clinical pharmacy services which may include but is not limited to: renal/hepatic dosage adjustment, pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulation monitoring, total parenteral nutrition, and antimicrobial stewardship, patient counseling etc.



Competencies:



ACCOUNTABILITY, AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEMS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DRUG INFORMATION AND PATIENT EDUCATION, MEDICATION FILLS, MEDICATION SAFETY - TECH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR



Education and Certification Requirements:



Bachelors: Pharmacy (Required)Pharmacist Intern (PSI LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)



Additional Job Information:



Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to respond positively in a stressful environment and meet the physical demands of the department. Required Work Experience: No experience required. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Enrolled in a college of pharmacy or graduate of an equivalent 4-year undergraduate pharmacy program of a school or college of pharmacy expected to sit for the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE)Additional Credential Info: The pharmacy intern is a 5 year position. Pharmacy interns are expected to progress to obtain pharmacists licensure within 5 years of being hired as a pharmacy intern.



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%


• Climbing = 40%


• Keyboard Entry = 80%


• Kneeling = 40%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%


• Reaching = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%


• Running = 60%


• Sitting = 80%


• Squatting = 80%


• Standing = 80%


• Walking = 80%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 60%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%


• Dust = 80%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%


• Hazardous Medication = 80%


• Latex = 80%


• Computer Monitor = 80%


• Domestic Animals = 40%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 40%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 60%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 60%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%


• Potential Electric Shock = 40%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%


• Radiation = 0%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:



Days



Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.


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Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.


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