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Nemours is seeking a Pharmacy Student Intern - First Year Rising (Casual/PRN), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

FIRST-YEAR RISING (accepted to start FIRST YEAR of PHARMACY SCHOOL in FALL 2022) Pharmacy STUDENT INTERN position. Works varying 8 hour AM & PM shifts during the M-F work week while not in school plus an every other weekend commitment throughout the year and Holiday rotation. Must be able to commit to full-time training upfront prior to the start of the FALL semester and/or during extended breaks during the school year.

This Pharmacy Student Intern position is responsible for providing Pharmacy Services within the Inpatient Pharmacy Department and the Nemours Children's Hospital (NCH). The position, under the direct operational supervision of a licensed pharmacist, is responsible for the preparation (including technical aspects of preparation) and delivery of medications to be dispensed to patients and providing customer service to internal and external customers.

1. Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties of a Pharmacy technician including knowledge, and maintenance of competency and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the position to which he/she is assigned which may include: unit dose cart fill, Pyxis functionality, IV preparation (e.g. syringes, admixtures, chemotherapy, continuous renal replacement therapy, total parenteral nutrition, etc.), unit dose packaging, barcoding, Unit inspections, oral liquid compounding, stock inventory maintenance and replenishment and code cart exchange process.
2. Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms. This includes wearing appropriate personnel protective equipment, the practice of aseptic technique, proper procedure for preparing all types of parenteral admixtures (including chemotherapy or other specialty solutions).
3. Performs various functions associated with NCH drug distribution system. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of medications for patients, the completion of necessary dispensing records, and the delivery and exchange of medications.
4. Cross trains to perform Pharmacy technician responsibilities in the Inpatient Pharmacy.
5. Carries out the calculations required for the usual dosage determination and solutions preparation, using weight and volume equivalents in the metric system.

6. Carries out rules and regulations pertaining to the professional policies of the pharmacy department and ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations.
7. Understands operation and functionality of equipment and technology including (e.g. automatic dispensing cabinets, pump technology, packager, etc.) to support the Pharmacy.
8. Able to maintain punctual attendance consistent with Nemours policies, regulatory, and federal, state, and local standards.
9. Strong communications skills are required. Prepared to interact with both internal and external customers and respond appropriately.

Job Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an Accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience required.
• Florida Pharmacy Intern licensure must be obtained by December 31st of first year of Pharmacy School.
• Florida Pharmacy Technician licensure required - only applies if employed prior to receipt of Pharmacy Intern Licensure.
• Previous Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.