PRN Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare-we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we provide comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—to individuals and families throughout the Denver Metro area. With over 35 years of experience serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of our mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it is about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every patient, ensuring no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives-including your own, STRIDE is the place for you. This PRN Pharmacist position provides supplemental coverage to support pharmacist PTO, leave coverage, and increased workload demands as needed, helping ensure continuity of pharmacy services and patient care.
Requirements
- BS degree from accredited school of pharmacy.
- Colorado Pharmacist license in good standing.
- Active BLS certification.
- Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
- Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDES diverse patient population.
- Customer service skills, including the ability to diffuse upset patients.
- Ability to identify barriers to performance of others and provide coaching, training or other assistance to remove those barriers.
- Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
- Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions quickly.
- Microsoft suite and various audio/video platforms
- Internal and external IT ticketing systems
- EPIC health information records system
- Proof of an annual flu shot or provide an exemption.
- Tuberculous screening and testing.
Responsibilities
- Ensures efficient and accurate dispensing of medications.
- Counsels patients on medication therapy.
- Supervises pharmacy technicians.
- Oversees all areas of pharmacy services and operations.
- Evaluates prescriptions for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness for patients age, weight, diagnosis and treatment.
- Advises prescribers and patients on drug therapy management, including formulary alternatives, drug interactions, side effects, indications and usage.
- Responsible for the ordering, storage and handling of pharmaceuticals.
- Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies following department budget.
- Follows policy and procedure for detecting and reporting pharmaceutical errors and incidents.
- Assists in developing policy and procedure for prevention of future errors.
- Supervises pharmacy technicians in entering prescription and patient demographic information, filling prescriptions and filling clinic and vaccine orders.
- Supervises disposal of outdated drugs and returns expired vaccines to manufacturer for credit.
- Supervises and manages payment transactions and follows cash handling policies and procedures.
- Collects data and prepares reports for the Pharmacy Manager as needed.
- Complies with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing pharmacists and pharmacy practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Health Savings account (HSA) and Flexible Spending accounts, including dependent care options.
- 401(K) with matching for eligible employees
- Work-Life balance-No nights, no weekend and no major holidays
- NHSC loan repayment assistance
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing medical education assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs on top local attractions
- Competitive wages
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
