Pharmacist Expert for Medication Safety

1 day ago


Oakland, California, United States UC San Diego Full time
Job Overview

The UC San Diego Health is seeking a skilled Pharmacist Expert for Medication Safety to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing the annual Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) initiatives, coordinating the individual MERP subcommittees, and overseeing monthly Safe Medication Practices (SMP) sub-committee meetings.

About the Role

This position will involve:

  • Developing and facilitating implementation of the annual MERP initiatives;
  • Organizing and coordinating the individual MERP subcommittees: Pediatric, Neonatal/OB, Periop/Procedural, Emergency Department, Medicine, Behavioral Health;
  • Overseeing and leading monthly SMP sub-committee meetings;
  • Coodinating and overseeing follow-up actions from SMP sub-committee meetings;
  • Overseeing and facilitating medication related iReport resolutions;
  • Assisting in medication delivery pump library updates;
  • Quarterly on-site medication safety audits at UCSD Health pharmacy sites;
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training;
  • One of the following: Successful completion of a PGY2 specialty residency in the area of specialization + one (1) year of relevant practice; Successful completion of a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency + four (4) years of relevant practice; or seven (7) years of dedicated practice if there is no advanced pharmacy training;
  • Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH);
  • Board Certification in relevant specialty practice;
  • Broad hospital therapeutics and clinical pharmacy expertise;
  • Strong presentation experience;
  • Demonstrated record of committee/team participation;
  • Excellent analytical experience working with clinical data;
  • Experience working in a large, complex, healthcare provider organization;
  • Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment, and accountability;
Preferred Qualifications

It would be advantageous to have:

  • Strong knowledge and experience in medication use processes, including medication safety strategies;
  • Documented record of improvement in and contributions to the respective area of specialty practice through CQI projects, participation in nursing in-services, protocol development, etc.;
  • Ongoing appointments to appropriate drug policy and other committees of the organization;
  • A sustained record of contributing to the total body of knowledge in the specialty area of pharmacy practice annually through (1) research, (2) publications in professional journals, and/or (3) presentations at professional meetings;
  • Serving regularly as a reviewer of contributed papers or manuscripts submitted for publication on topics related to the specialty practice;
  • Proven leadership in advancing the profession of pharmacy through active service in professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels;
  • Demonstrated a commitment to teaching (e.g. through preceptorship, education of medical center staff through clinical forums, grand rounds, etc.);
  • Postgraduate residency training highly desired (PGY1 experience or equivalent clinical experience), PGY2 highly preferred;
  • Clinical pharmacist experience in the inpatient setting highly desired;
  • Leadership experience in either a committee or work team;
  • Medication-use evaluation experience;
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $92,600.00 - $197,500.00 per year, based on experience. Additionally, we provide:

  • A comprehensive benefits package;
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development;
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment;
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources;


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