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This job is responsible for oversight of medication safety. Leader in planning and analysis of organization patient safety activities. This leader will develop and execute safety strategies. Primary job functions include identification and facilitation of medication safety activities with oversight that promotes best practices. Manage data reporting and information related to medication safety. Serve as a resource to hospital committees, system and process evaluations, improvement initiatives, and monitoring of activities related to medication safety. This individual serves as a pharmacy liaison to hospital administration, nursing, and medical staff leadership. Assumes responsibility of serving to problem-solve and implement new medication safety related procedures. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary, team-focused environment to promote patient safety. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education
Required - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Preferred - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Work Experience
Required - 1 year in medication safety role or completion of a PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Medication Safety
Certifications
Required - Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Practice
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Knowledge and understanding of the research process including funding, design and compliance issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership/teaching skills.
Job Duties
Evaluates and maintains high quality medication use processes and risk mitigation.
Oversees medication use processes.
Educates staff, students, patients, providers and other health care professionals.
Maintains legal and regulatory compliance.
Participates in professional development and continuing education.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety,…