Pharmacist Intern I
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About the Company
Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program and a top cancer care provider in Florida. It consists of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations serving the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in over 200 cancer types, the institute provides personalized care using state-of-the-art technologies like advanced radiation, proton therapies, bone marrow transplant, and cellular therapy. It supports physician involvement in research studies and clinical trials, offering innovative diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management options. The institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, the American College of Surgeons, and has earned accreditations and certifications in various areas, including medical oncology, hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care. It was named in the 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system, which includes 24 hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices, and more than 60 outpatient facilities across Florida. It provides care for over 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits annually.
Orlando Health offers career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Pharmacist Intern I performs functions of both a Pharmacist Intern I and a Pharmacy Technician III, adhering to all policies and procedures set by the Pharmacy Department and Orlando Health.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
• Assists pharmacists with assigned duties.
• Develops competency in health-system pharmacy practice areas, including pharmacotherapy, patient care, distributive services, drug information, and practice management, under a licensed pharmacist’s supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, execute, and monitor pharmaceutical care plans under supervision.
• Develops the ability to perform pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetic, and nutritional support consultations, under supervision.
• Operates pharmacy equipment following instructions, safety regulations, and policies.
• Performs basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area.
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution, including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks/procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory documentation.
• Adheres to safe handling and disposal requirements.
• Maintains the controlled substance vault and perpetual inventory and other documentation files.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Maintains expertise and covers technician services in a specialized practice area (e.g., medication history, acquisition-controlled substance inventory management).
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance.
• Complies with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
• Understands safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
• Understands the hospital’s mission, personnel policies, and objectives of Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
• Familiar with the general duties of the Pharmacy department.
• Identifies and utilizes resource persons and departments for customer service and patient care.
• Operates pharmacy equipment according to instructions, safety regulations, and policies.
• Understands and operates various computer systems.
• Maintains open communication with patients, visitors, families, physicians, and team members.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care.
• Understands growth and development principles and assesses patient data.
• Participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Develops presentation skills.
Qualifications
Education/Training
• High School graduate.
• Currently registered in and attending an ACPE-Accredited or pending ACPE Accreditation, College or School of Pharmacy.
• Must be in 3rd or 4th professional year of pharmacy school or be in the 2nd professional year of pharmacy school with a minimum of 1 year of hospital pharmacy technician experience prior to enrollment in pharmacy school.
• A foreign graduate who passed all the equivalent exams (FPGEE Exam, TOEFL Exam and TSE Exam) and is currently registered as an intern with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
Licensure/Certification
• Registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Intern.
Experience
• None.
