Outpatient Pharmacy Intern lll

Denver Health

  • Denver, CO
  • $22.48 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 30 days ago
We are recruiting for a motivated Outpatient Pharmacy Intern lll 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 DH Pharmacy Pav LJob SummaryThe Pharmacy Intern III, 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. (60%)
  • Continues to develop leadership skills. Identifies and completes operational and/or clinical projects with intent to present/publish. Performs advanced clinical responsibilities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Collaborates with pharmacy leadership, peers, nurses, and providers to improve patient outcomes. Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements. (35%)
  • Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, huddles, and departmental trainings as applicable. (5%)
Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED active enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy Required
Work Experience:Licenses:
  • 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, Skills and Abilities:
  • 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.
ShiftWork Type Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) (0.3 FTE)Salary $22.48 - $22.48 / hrBenefitsSocial security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%On-site employee fitness center and wellness classesCommunity resource navigation supportChildcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and moreEducation & development opportunities including career pathways and coachingOur ValuesRespectBelongingAccountabilityTransparencyAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.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.

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