Pharmacy Intern II - Inpatient

Denver Health•Denver, CO

10d•$24 - $24

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Intern II - Inpatient to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Pharmacy Administration Job Summary The Pharmacy Intern II, 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. Essential Functions: 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. (80%) Develops leadership skills. Assists in operational projects. Collaborates with pharmacy leadership, peers, nurses, and providers to improve patient outcomes. Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements. (15%) Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, huddles, and departmental trainings as applicable. (5%) Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED active enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy Required
PHARMIN-Pharmacy Intern - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
PBID-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
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.
Computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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.
Develops leadership skills.
Assists in operational projects.
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.