Medication Safety Pharmacy Specialist

General Summary of Position

We are actively recruiting for a Medication Safety Pharmacy Specialist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.

Manages and coordinates projects relative to patient medication safety and/or the reduction in adverse medical/healthcare events. Identifies opportunities to enhance safety utilizing internal or external data, develops action plans and related goals, educates and trains, enhances an institutional culture of safety, and measures outcomes to determine effectiveness.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the evaluation of the medication safety program as measured against external accrediting organization standards (i.e. TJC, NPSG's).

Communicates the state of medication safety in the institution on a periodic basis. This would include: Preparation of a Medication Occurrence Annual Report, and, regular updates to the Quality Council.

Develops and performs internal audits, as necessary, to determine the compliance and effectiveness of policies and processes. Provides periodic reports to the appropriate department(s) and/or discipline(s).

Develops educational programs and assists in training efforts to improve medication safety. Utilizes a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to foster a culture of safety in the institution.

Ensures compliance with internal and external reporting requirements for actual and potential adverse drug events and/or medication occurrences using the Medication Occurrence Reporting System, USP, FDA, ISMP, etc.

Manages the hospital Medication Occurrence Reporting System (MOS.) Ensures for the complete and consistent investigation of all reported medication occurrences. Evaluates and analyzes the reported occurrences to identify trends and opportunities to improve medication safety. Participates in MOS User Groups to maintain competence and provide feedback for system improvements.

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Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Doctoral degree or equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
• PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Pharmacy residency preferred

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Experience

• 5-7 years experience as a practicing Pharmacist in an institutional setting required
• Training in performance improvement concepts or risk management considered

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Licenses and Certifications

• PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in the District of Columbia required

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.

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This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $218,171
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