Outpatient Pharmacy Intern (P1)

About the role

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Outpatient Pharmacy Intern (P1) to join our team!

We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Intern I, 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. (90%)
• Collaborates with pharmacy leadership, peers, nurses, and providers to improve patient outcomes. Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements. (5%)
• 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

Licenses

• PHARMIN-Pharmacy Intern - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or
• PHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or
• PHATP - Provisional Pharmacy Technician License - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies 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.
• Shift
• Work Type
• Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) (0.3 FTE)
• Salary $22.59 - $22.59 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Community resource navigation support
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching