Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
STRIDE Community Health Center is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support its pharmacy services and operations. STRIDE is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Denver Metro area with primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach services. The pharmacist ensures accurate and efficient medication dispensing, counsels patients on medication therapy, supervises pharmacy technicians, and oversees pharmacy operations. The role works in a clinical pharmacy setting and collaborates with prescribers, patients, and pharmacy staff. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with Monday–Friday coverage and a Saturday rotation with varied shifts. STRIDE applies a 90-day probationary period to new employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Colorado Pharmacist license in good standing.
- Active BLS certification.
- Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers, and external contacts.
- Ability to work independently and organize work to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to respond effectively and sensitively to the needs and concerns of STRIDE's diverse patient population.
- Customer service skills, including the ability to de-escalate upset patients.
- Ability to identify barriers to others' performance and provide coaching, training, or other assistance to address them.
- Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly and protect the confidentiality of patient, employee, and business information.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions quickly.
- Provide proof of an annual flu shot or an exemption; tuberculosis screening and testing are required.
- Successful completion of a background check, including criminal history, education, licensure, and certification status.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate prescriptions for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness for the patient's age, weight, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Advise prescribers and patients on drug therapy management, including formulary alternatives, interactions, side effects, indications, and usage.
- Order, store, and handle pharmaceuticals; maintain pharmacy inventory and supplies in accordance with the department budget.
- Follow procedures for detecting and reporting pharmaceutical errors and incidents, and assist in developing procedures to prevent future errors.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians entering prescription and patient demographic information, filling prescriptions, and filling clinic and vaccine orders.
- Supervise disposal of outdated drugs and returns of expired vaccines to manufacturers for credit.
- Supervise and manage payment transactions and follow cash-handling policies and procedures.
- Collect data and prepare reports for the Pharmacy Manager as needed.
- Comply with 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.
- NHSC loan repayment assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing medical education assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs on local attractions.
- Competitive wages.
- Work-life balance; the posting states no nights and no major holidays.
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Job Type
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