Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting for an experienced Pharmacy Intern for our busy Specialty Practice. Under supervision and final verification of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Intern is responsible for dispensing medications, drugs and other medications according to professional standards and practices. This includes preparing and maintaining all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory, consulting with nursing and medical staff regarding prescriptions, ordering drugs and pharmaceutical detail, and handling any patient reactions, errors and complaints. In addition to these tasks, the Graduate Pharmacy Intern also initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures while monitoring compliance with all legal regulations and accreditation organizations. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Prepares and dispenses medication orders under supervision of Pharmacist and with final verification performed by Pharmacist.
- Receives new non written prescriptions or receives any change in medication, strength, or directions of an existing prescription
- Interprets prescriptions or medication orders for therapeutic acceptability and appropriateness under supervision of Pharmacist
- Calculates correct medication dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents under Supervision of Pharmacist
- Engages in prospective drug review under Pharmacist supervision
- Monitors prescription usage under Pharmacist supervision
- Transfers prescriptions
- Engages in patient counseling under Pharmacist supervision
- Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and request of health care professionals and patients
- Provides professional information and assistance to medical staff; participates in pharmacy teachings and service programs
- Assists with inventory control of medications, orders supplies and medications; receives and shelves medications
- Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff
- Prepares reports and monitoring activities as directed
- Completes special projects as assigned
- All other duties as assigned
PRN position
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy program
- Leadership experience - preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current license as pharmacy intern in state of practice
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Cancer Specialists of North Florida is an "EEO Employer” and “Drug Free Workplace”
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy program
- Current pharmacy intern license in the state of practice
- Leadership experience
What We Do
We have been your neighbors for more than 30 years, and we take great pride in caring for our patients. As the largest cancer practice in Jacksonville, we are able to deliver quality care to you in your community. Our goal is to provide the best possible care for each and every one of our patients. We deliver an integrated approach to conquering cancer and blood related disorders. Our board-certified physicians and highly trained staff are committed to provide you with the information, education, compassion, and support you need. Trained at some of the top medical schools and cancer centers in the nation, our doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff treat many different types of cancer, and are able to treat even the rarest forms of cancer. While fighting cancer is never easy, we do everything in our power to ease the way for you and your loved ones. With eleven offices conveniently located throughout Northeast Florida, chances are we have an office near you. We offer convenient laboratory services, financial and mental health counseling, in-office pharmacy dispensing, and clinical research options available at all locations in order to make the treatment process easier for you. We will do everything we can to make your road to recovery as smooth as possible. Contact us today so we can begin a treatment plan best suited to your needs. Please visit our website to view a complete list of our locations: CancerSpecialistsNF.com
