UCSD Medication Safety Pharmacist Position

3 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States University of California Full time
Job Title: UCSD Medication Safety Pharmacist Position

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Medication Safety Pharmacist to join our team at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for developing and implementing medication safety initiatives.

About the Role:

  • Develop and facilitate implementation of annual Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) initiatives.
  • Organize and coordinate individual MERP subcommittees: Pediatric, Neonatal/OB, Periop/Procedural, Emergency Department, Medicine, Behavioral Health.
  • Oversee and lead monthly Safe Medication Practices (SMP) sub-committee meetings.
  • C Coordinate and oversee follow-up actions from SMP sub-committee meetings.
  • Oversee and facilitate medication-related iReport resolutions.
  • Assist in medication delivery pump library updates.
  • Quarterly on-site medication safety audits at UCSD Health pharmacy sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD) 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.
  • Must have 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:

  • 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.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.



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