Outpatient Pharmacy Intern lll (P3)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

86d • $24 - $24

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern III, under the supervision of a pharmacist, learns and practices the basic operational and clinical skills required to be a licensed pharmacist. Based on area of assignment, roles and responsibilities may vary within the scope of pharmacy practice. The pharmacy intern performs pharmacy-related functions to ensure the safe and effective use of medications at Denver Health.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Licenses: PHARMIN-Pharmacy Intern - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• PBID-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Mathematical computation skills.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Compounds medications for outpatient sales and/or delivery to patient care areas.
• Handles and triages telephone/window inquiries.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
• Coordinates insurance billing including third party prescriptions if/when in the retail setting.
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information.
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy intern's scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed.
• Continues to develop leadership skills.
• Identifies and completes operational and/or clinical projects with intent to present/publish.
• Performs advanced clinical responsibilities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Collaborates with pharmacy leadership, peers, nurses, and providers to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, huddles, and departmental trainings as applicable.

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED