Pharmacist, Intern I - Orlando Health Cancer Institute

Position Summary As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently 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 of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Position Summary Perform functions of a Pharmacy Technician, in compliance with all policies and procedures for the Pharmacy Department and Orlando Health. Located: Downtown, Orlando Work schedule: Primarily weekends and some weekdays Responsibilities Essential Functions • Participates in pharmacy quality assurance programs such as outdated drug monitoring, CQI Program, Unit Dose Packaging of medication, IV Room QA and PI Logs, and USP Chapter 797 compliance. • Dispenses medications utilizing the medication dispensing system according to scientific principles and Orlando Health policy and procedure, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. • Manufactures and dispenses intravenous medication using proper aseptic technique, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. • Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety, regulations, and policy and procedures. • Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures. • 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 required documentation. • Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements. • Maintains the controlled substance vault and perpetual inventory and other documentation files depending on the needs of the department. • Completes special projects as assigned. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency and risk management procedures. • Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals and objectives of Pharmacy and Orlando Health. • Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties of the Pharmacy department. • Demonstrates the ability to identify and utilize resource persons and departments for customer service and patient care based upon need, availability and responsibility resources. • Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations and policy and procedures. • Demonstrates and understands various computer systems in operation in the department and at Orlando Health. • Establishes and maintains an open communication process throughout the corporation that reaches patients, visitors, families, physicians and team members such that each feels that they are treated special each time they encounter Orlando Health. • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures. Qualifications Education/Training. • High School graduate. • Currently registered in and attending an ACPE-Accredited or pending APCE Accreditation, College or School of Pharmacy. • Must be in 1st or 2nd professional year of pharmacy school. Licensure/Certification Registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Intern. Experience None Essential Functions • Participates in pharmacy quality assurance programs such as outdated drug monitoring, CQI Program, Unit Dose Packaging of medication, IV Room QA and PI Logs, and USP Chapter 797 compliance. • Dispenses medications utilizing the medication dispensing system according to scientific principles and Orlando Health policy and procedure, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. • Manufactures and dispenses intravenous medication using proper aseptic technique, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. • Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety, regulations, and policy and procedures. • Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures. • 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 required documentation. • Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements. • Maintains the controlled substance vault and perpetual inventory and other documentation files depending on the needs of the department. • Completes special projects as assigned. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency and risk management procedures. • Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals and objectives of Pharmacy and Orlando Health. • Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties of the Pharmacy department. • Demonstrates the ability to identify and utilize resource persons and departments for customer service and patient care based upon need, availability and responsibility resources. • Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations and policy and procedures. • Demonstrates and understands various computer systems in operation in the department and at Orlando Health. • Establishes and maintains an open communication process throughout the corporation that reaches patients, visitors, families, physicians and team members such that each feels that they are treated special each time they encounter Orlando Health. • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures. Education/Training. • High School graduate. • Currently registered in and attending an ACPE-Accredited or pending APCE Accreditation, College or School of Pharmacy. • Must be in 1st or 2nd professional year of pharmacy school. Licensure/Certification Registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Intern. Experience None