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Infection Control Interns are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who work under the supervision of infection prevention professionals in healthcare settings. Their primary role is to assist in monitoring, investigating, and reducing the spread of infectious diseases within hospitals or clinics. They may help with data collection, analyzing infection trends, participating in staff education, and supporting infection prevention initiatives. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in healthcare safety, epidemiology, and public health practices. The position is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in infection control, nursing, public health, or related fields.

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To thrive as an Infection Control Intern, a foundational understanding of microbiology, public health principles, and infection prevention practices—often supported by coursework in health sciences or related fields—is essential. Familiarity with data analysis tools, electronic health record systems, and knowledge of CDC or WHO infection control guidelines is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork skills help an intern collaborate with healthcare staff and educate others about infection risks. These competencies are crucial to effectively support infection prevention efforts, reduce healthcare-associated infections, and maintain patient and staff safety.
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Pharmacy Technician 1, On Call/Pool, Variable Hours

Public Health Trust of Dade Co

Miami, FL • On-site

$17.50 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Miami, FL | On Call/Pool JHS Specialty Pharmacy Svcs
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136
Summary
Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists providing a high level of assistance in compounding (sterile and non-sterile preparations), distribution and dispensing of medication and other pharmaceutical related supplies.
Why Jackson
Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
  • Replenishes automated drug distribution machines following a standard procedure established by policy.
  • Troubleshoots for problems related to the operation of the automated drug distribution machines.
  • Forwards concerns that can not be corrected to the appropriate individual in a timely manner.
  • Prepares sterile products (add-a-vials, syringes, IV Admixtures, chemotherapy, large volume parenteral) following standard procedures established by policy and under the supervision, and check of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Assures that all quality related procedures are followed.
  • Inputs information into the Hospital's inpatient pharmacy clinical information management system as requested.
  • For areas not served by point of care automated dispensing equipment, assures that required medications and supplies are dispensed following established procedures.
  • Performs extemporaneously compounding and prepackaging under the guidelines of pharmacy policy, and under the supervision, and check of a licensed pharmacist.
  • Orders and receives medication inventory; rotates stock and checks expiration dates routinely.
  • Follows all established procedures to assure the quality and security of the medication assets. Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
  • Assembles, tabulates and analyzes quality improvement data when requested. Assists in reports and survey tabulation when requested.
  • Performs monthly patient care center reviews, as assigned.
  • Enters data into the computer system specialized to that activity.
  • Attends appropriate orientation, continuing education, and training courses to maintain competency in job skills and knowledge.
  • Participates in required educational programs, including HIS, safety, infection control, AIDS awareness, age-related special needs and behaviors, etc.
  • Assures a pharmacist checks each preparation prior to it being dispensed.
  • Consults with a pharmacist or supervisor when necessary and as required by Florida Statutes, when making exceptions to a policy that would benefit the patient.
  • Refers clinical questions to a pharmacist.
  • Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
  • Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience
  • Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education
  • High School diploma is required.

Skill
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
  • Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the clinical area.

Credentials
  • Must hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT) and be CPHT certified or hold a Pharmacist Intern license (PSI).

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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