Clinical Pharmacist, bilingual preferred – Spanish

Denver Health

. Under minimal supervision, the clinical specialist pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and approving medications, providing drug therapy management services for patients in assigned area, and provision of pharmacy services, including drug information, patient education, and patient monitoring.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,400 - $206,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under minimal supervision, the clinical specialist pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and approving medications, providing drug therapy management services for patients in assigned area, and provision of pharmacy services, including drug information, patient education, and patient monitoring.
Initiate, adjust, and monitor medications pursuant to provider order and consistent with department policy, and rules and regulations promulgated by state and federal laws and The Joint Commission.
The clinical specialist pharmacist is the subject matter expert in a specialized pharmacy area and collaborates with pharmacy leadership in development of policies and procedures, clinical care guidelines, and other work required to effectively provide high quality pharmaceutical care.
Interprets and clarifies orders for all types of medications.
Researches and responds promptly to drug information requests.
In collaboration with providers, monitors drug therapies for appropriateness and formulary adherence, ensuring drug regimen supports financial stewardship.
Designs therapeutic drug regimens or plans based on patient-specific information that includes establishing a therapeutic endpoint, selecting appropriate drug and related therapy, and establishing an appropriate dosing regimen.
Monitors drug therapy for potential drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-disease interactions.
Advises patients, family and medical staff on use of various medications including dosage, side effects, drug interactions and composition.
Directly supervises the work of pharmacy technicians and support staff as required by the Colorado Board of Pharmacy
Prepares or oversees the compounding, labeling and packaging of sterile or non-sterile medications, products and pharmaceuticals in accordance with all regulatory requirements as applicable.
Maintains secure storage and records of all medications in accordance with manufacturer, state and federal requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate Degree PharmD (preferred) Required or Bachelor's Degree BPharm Required
Colorado Pharmacist License Required
4-6 years PGY2 residency or 4 years minimum experience in area of specialty Required
PHA-Licensed Pharmacist - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties Required
BCPS-Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association
PBID-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Ability to work as a team member.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills necessary to identify and resolve problems related to drug therapy.
Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees- will be required to assume responsibility for daily operations.
Ability to work independently and with little supervision.
Prior experience and/or knowledge of process improvement practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

drug therapy managementmedication reviewtherapeutic drug regimenspatient monitoringdrug informationcompounding medicationslabeling medicationspackaging pharmaceuticalsdrug interaction monitoringformulary adherence

Soft Skills

teamworkoral communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginstruction and directionindependencesupervisory skills

Certifications

PharmDBPharmColorado Pharmacist LicensePHA-Licensed PharmacistBCPSACLSPALSBLSPBID