What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist Intern - Pharmacy-Staffing position at Lakeland Regional Health-Florida?
Position Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 8.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $19.80 Mid $22.77
Position Summary
Works within the scope of Pharmacy Practice Law under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. provides exceptional healthcare experiences by accurately following the standard operating procedures (SOP) for all aspects of medication delivery, storage, IV preparation and utilization of all pharmacy automation systems. Within their scope of licensure, communicates with integrity and courtesy through phone or in person with all disciplines reporting patient needs.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do
Essential:
Qualifications & Experience
Licenses Essential: State of Florida Pharmacy Intern Licensure
Experience Essential: Enrolled in or graduate of an accredited school/college of Pharmacy
Experience Preferred: Previous IV technician experience
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 8.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $19.80 Mid $22.77
Position Summary
Works within the scope of Pharmacy Practice Law under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. provides exceptional healthcare experiences by accurately following the standard operating procedures (SOP) for all aspects of medication delivery, storage, IV preparation and utilization of all pharmacy automation systems. Within their scope of licensure, communicates with integrity and courtesy through phone or in person with all disciplines reporting patient needs.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
- Utilizing strict aseptic technique, prepares I.V. piggybacks, large volume I.V. fluids, chemotherapy, TPN's and bulk manufacturing of sterile products for delivery by the appropriate due times.
- Follows standard procedure regarding cleaning of IV room surfaces and maintains cleaning and sampling records. Perform scheduled maintenance and cleaning functions to assure proper performance of pharmacy equipment.
- Accurately replenishes MedSelect machines.
- Places appropriate made/expiration dates on all labels and maintains bulk manufacturing records. Operate all pharmacy automation systems in accordance with the SOP, including but not limited to: Talyst, MedSelect, Cerner, CAPS, QS1, and Fluidose.
- Delivers stats, medications and I.V. solutions to assigned nursing units within the time defined by LRH policy.
- Performs medication billing/crediting functions, code boxes, prepacking, and refills and maintains pharmacy inventories which are free from expired products.
- Under direct supervision of a Pharmacist, monitors selected patient's drug therapy to ensure effective therapy and assists pharmacy leadership in developing and implementing new programs and policies and procedures; actively participates in gathering accurate data for quality assurance issues, clinical pharmacy documentation, DUE and ADR.
- Within scope of practice allowed under Pharmacy Practice Law, answers all questions that arise from LRH employees regarding medication storage, deliver location and MedSelect. Refers questions outside of scope to pharmacist.
- Remains current with all LRH mandatory annual education, state registration, and national certification.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Essential:
- Ability to calculate, use syringes, computers, apply the concept of aseptic technique and laminar flow hood theory.
- Work well with others in confined spaces.
- Adjust workflow with increasing workload.
- Be flexible and willing to change responsibilities when team leader reassigns them.
- Recognize medication names.
Qualifications & Experience
- High School or Equivalent
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
Licenses Essential: State of Florida Pharmacy Intern Licensure
Experience Essential: Enrolled in or graduate of an accredited school/college of Pharmacy
Experience Preferred: Previous IV technician experience
Salary : $20