Outpatient Pharmacy Intern (P1)

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

21h

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Outpatient Pharmacy Intern (P1). Under pharmacist supervision, the Pharmacy Intern I learns and practices the basic operational and clinical skills required to become a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities may vary by assignment within the scope of pharmacy practice. The intern performs pharmacy-related functions to support the safe and effective use of medications at Denver Health. This is an intern, fixed-term trainee position at 0.3 FTE. The listed salary is $22.59 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be actively enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy, and hold one of the listed required Colorado pharmacy credentials. Denver Health describes itself as an integrated academic healthcare system and Colorado’s primary safety-net healthcare system. It is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer is made. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active enrollment in an accredited School of Pharmacy.
One of the following required credentials: PHARMIN—Pharmacy Intern (DORA); PHAT—Licensed Pharmacy Technician (DORA); or PHATP—Provisional Pharmacy Technician License (DORA).
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.

Responsibilities

Fill and deliver medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Compound medications for outpatient sales and/or delivery to patient care areas.
Handle and triage telephone and window inquiries.
Ensure adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
Coordinate insurance billing, including third-party prescriptions when working in the retail setting.
Use appropriate systems to process patient information.
Triage and escalate questions or issues outside the intern’s scope of practice to a staff pharmacist or supervisor.
Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, peers, nurses, and providers to improve patient outcomes.
Maintain quality assurance according to departmental and legal requirements.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, huddles, and departmental trainings as applicable.

Benefits

Social security replacement retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
Community resource navigation support.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on large brands, travel, and more.
Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
Tuition assistance.
Career advancement pathways.
Professional development.
Loan forgiveness eligibility.
Employer contributions.