About this role
A Pharmacy Intern at AdventHealth East Orlando supports inpatient medication dispensing and compounding operations under pharmacist supervision at this Orlando, Florida hospital.
### What you'll do
- Accurately respond to medication dispensing requests, prepare medications for pharmacist review, and deliver checked medications to nursing units
- Assist pharmacists with sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, medication order review, and patient education
- Perform filling, recording, and distribution of pharmacy kits, carts, trays, and interdepartmental product transfers
- Facilitate medication safety practices and continuous quality improvement by identifying, mitigating, and reporting potential and actual medication errors
- Handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials using appropriate PPE and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits
- Support medication-use process improvements, stewardship initiatives, and waste prevention programs
### What we're looking for
- Active Pharmacy Intern (PSI) license required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Knowledge of medical terminology and competence in aseptic techniques
- Strong verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the broader healthcare team
- Preferred: expertise in USP 795, 797, and 800 guidelines; hospital pharmacy operations including IV compounding and pharmacy automation
### What's included
- Pay range: $16.63–$26.60/hour (~$34,590–$55,328 annualized)
- PRN/per-diem schedule with day-weekend shifts
- Access to AdventHealth's professional development and practice advancement initiatives
### About the practice
AdventHealth East Orlando is a full-service acute care hospital located at 7727 Lake Underhill Road in Orlando, Florida, part of the AdventHealth system. The pharmacy department supports a multidisciplinary care team with a focus on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and medication stewardship across inpatient units.