Job Description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Clinical Pharmacist-Outpatient Retail Float to join our team!

Were with you for lifes journey. At Denver Health purpose isnt just something we believe inits something we live every day for lifes journey.

Our Values

Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency

Department

DH Pharmacy Pav L

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist (Pharmacist) under general supervision supplies medications and other pharmaceuticals needed for adequate patient care according to professional standards and regulatory requirements. Educates patients and healthcare workers relative to drugs and medications usage adverse drug reactions side effects contraindications etc. according to professional standards. Manages the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy support staff.

Essential Functions :

• Interprets and clarifies orders for all types of and responds promptly to drug information drug therapies for appropriateness and formulary therapeutic drug monitoring of targeted medications as drug therapy for potential drug-drug drug-food and drug-disease patients family and medical staff on use of various medications including dosage side effects drug interactions and supervises the work of pharmacy technicians and support staff as required by the Colorado Board of Pharmacy. (35%)
• Prepares or oversees the compounding labeling and packaging of sterile or non-sterile medications products and pharmaceuticals in accordance with all regulatory requirements as as a consultant on medication-related issues and assisting in coordinating the drug utilization in the development and maintenance of policies & procedures when secure storage and records of all medications in accordance with manufacturer state and federal with established departmental and DHHA policies and procedures quality improvement and safety and meets the competency standards including education and training that is specific to the patient populations and practice site served. Keeps job knowledge in the training of pharmacists pharmacy residents pharmacy interns pharmacy students and pharmacy and participates in departmental meetings in-services huddles and departmental trainings as applicable. (35%)
• Understands patient safety goals and other quality metrics that affect area of practice. Reports and follows up on medication or patient safety issues as needed; works to resolve problems in a manner that will improve patient safety and team medication events (adverse drug reactions and medication errors) using the organizations event reporting with key stakeholders across the health system regarding patient care and to and complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver to Denver Health and departmental standards of behavior and attendance guidelines. (30%)

Education :

• Doctorate Degree PharmD (preferred) or BPharm Required

Work Experience :

• 1-3 years PGY1 residency completion preferred

Licenses :

• PHA-Licensed Pharmacist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association
• BCPS-Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
• PBID-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

• Strong verbal and written communication skills ability to interact with other members of the healthcare team and with pharmacy leadership.
• Strong organizational skills.
  Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmacy.
  Thorough knowledge of pharmacy related state and federal laws.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
  Ability to demonstrate accuracy thoroughness and attention to detail.
  Ability to demonstrate sound problem solving/decision making skills with practical efficient economical and reasonable solutions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
  Proficiency with electronic health record software Epic preferred.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$57.21 - $91.54 / 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 generous paid time off fully paid parental leave exceptional retirement contributions comprehensive health coverage 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 youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year inclusive of vacation personal/sick and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical dental vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education coaching and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

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 Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety the Public Health Institute at Denver Health Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net health care system Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work

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