About the role#
We are looking for a Pharmacy Intern to support operations at Children's Hospital Colorado. This role involves performing technical and clinical procedures under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will work in a team environment to ensure patient medication needs are met through accurate processing, compounding, and clinical support.
What you'll do#
- Process and fill medication orders while maintaining daily workflow and production requirements.
- Compound medications in both sterile and non-sterile environments, including chemotherapy preparations.
- Assist with clinical functions such as therapeutic drug monitoring, emergency response participation, and providing drug information services.
- Support administrative tasks including answering and triaging telephone calls, entering patient charges, and maintaining records for controlled substances.
- Participate in quality and safety initiatives by reporting adverse drug events and medication variances.
- Manage inventory, perform inspections for medication outdates, and maintain environmental cleanliness in work areas.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through communication and bedside rounding.
- Mentor new employees and students while helping to improve the medication barcoding system.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a school of pharmacy.
- Ability to obtain a Pharmacist Intern license from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy within 60 days of eligibility.
- A motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and team-oriented approach to work.
Location & details#
- Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado. This position rotates between North and South Campus locations and requires travel.
- Employment Type: PRN (as needed).
- Shift: 4-10 hour shifts with a rotation of days, evenings, and weekends. Requirements include working every other weekend, one 4-hour evening shift per week, and one major holiday per year.
- Compensation: $21.50 per hour.
About Children's Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado is a nonprofit pediatric healthcare system based in Aurora, Colorado. Founded in 1897, the organization operates four pediatric hospitals alongside numerous specialty care centers and outreach clinics. It employs over 9,000 staff members who provide medical care to children and families across the region. The system specializes in a range of pediatric health services.
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