Pharmacy Intern

Description


The UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy Intern Program is a progressive three-year experience (P2-P4) designed to build foundational operational skills and transition interns toward advanced clinical responsibilities as they progress through the program. At this time we are looking for a P3 intern in a 4-year Pharmacy School program.


Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO

Department: Pharmacy IP

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)


Shift: Day and Evening Rotation


Pay: $22.14 - $28.78 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option


Summary:
Performs select pharmacist duties as a student under the supervision of a precepting pharmacist.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill technician shift responsibilities in central inpatient operations, including medication fulfillment, delivery, and inventory support.
• Perform select pharmacist duties under the supervision of a precepting pharmacist.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other clinicians to support safe and effective care.
• Provide drug information and medication education to patients.
• Participate in transitions of care medication history clarification and patient-owned medication verification processes.
• Review and assess medication orders to identify potential and actual drug-related problems.
• Conduct pharmacokinetic monitoring for vancomycin and aminoglycosides, including flowsheet completion, note drafting, dose recommendations, and follow-up.
• Complete anticoagulation assessments, including anticoagulation review, VTE prophylaxis status evaluations, warfarin daily reviews and consults, and LMWH anti-Xa monitoring.
• Perform renal dosing reviews for changes in serum creatinine or creatinine clearance, with documentation and communication of recommendations.
• Execute provisional order verification (P4 only) under pharmacist supervision.
• Fulfill staffing requirements by working day and evening shifts across all months of the year, including summers, weekends, and holidays, with an expected commitment of approximately every third weekend.

Requirements:

• Enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy and in good standing.
• Required Licensure/Certification: State Intern licensure.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
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Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

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