Outpatient Retail Clinical Pharmacist

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist works under general supervision to supply medications and other pharmaceuticals needed for adequate patient care in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. The pharmacist educates patients and healthcare workers about medication use, adverse reactions, side effects, and contraindications, and manages the day-to-day activities of pharmacy support staff.

The role interprets and clarifies medication orders, responds to drug information requests, monitors medication therapies for appropriateness, formulary adherence, and interactions, and provides therapeutic drug monitoring when applicable. The pharmacist advises patients, families, and medical staff on medication use and supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff as required by the Colorado Board of Pharmacy.

The pharmacist prepares or oversees medication compounding, labeling, and packaging; consults on medication-related issues; assists with drug utilization programs and pharmacy policies and procedures; and maintains secure medication storage and records. The role also supports training, competency, quality improvement, and safety initiatives, reports medication events, and collaborates with stakeholders across the health system on patient care and projects.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred, or BPharm required.
• 1–3 years of work experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist (PHA) through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with healthcare team members and pharmacy leadership.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy principles and practices and related state and federal laws.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills, with practical, efficient, economical, and reasonable solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY1 residency preferred.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and clarify orders for all types of medications.
• Research and respond promptly to drug information requests.
• Monitor drug therapies for appropriateness, formulary adherence, targeted medication levels, and potential drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-disease interactions.
• Advise patients, families, and medical staff on medication dosage, side effects, interactions, composition, and use.
• Directly supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff as required by the Colorado Board of Pharmacy.
• Prepare or oversee compounding, labeling, and packaging of sterile or non-sterile medications and products in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Consult on medication-related issues and assist in coordinating drug utilization programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures when warranted.
• Maintain secure medication storage and records in accordance with manufacturer, state, and federal requirements.
• Comply with departmental and Denver Health policies, quality improvement requirements, and safety initiatives.
• Complete competency standards and maintain current job knowledge.
• Assist with training pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, students, and technicians.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, huddles, and trainings as applicable.
• Understand patient safety goals and quality metrics; report and follow up on medication or patient safety issues and help resolve problems.
• Report adverse drug reactions and medication errors through the organization’s event reporting system.
• Collaborate with health-system stakeholders on patient care and projects.
• Adhere to Denver Health’s mission, values, standards of behavior, and attendance guidelines.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs.
• Discounts and perks on large brands and travel.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
• Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
• Shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level