Ambulatory Medication Safety Pharmacist

Scope of Position

Utilizes clinical, operational, and technical expertise to facilitate accurate interpretation of medication related events. Work requires knowledge regarding medication prescribing, preparation, distribution, administration, and monitoring. Serves as an expert and professional resource to the Department of Pharmacy, Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee(s), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Council, IHIS team, and Quality and Patient Safety Department. In addition, daily work requires excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills. Data mining and analysis capability is also required.  Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.

Position Summary

The Specialty Practice Pharmacist – Medication Safety is a leader in formulating policy and instituting models that promote medication safety in all aspects of the medication management process. This pharmacist will review medication related events for ambulatory areas including retail, specialty, ambulatory clinics and infusion centers and other areas as needed. Project management skills preferred to address quality and safety initiatives. Advanced knowledge of Epic electronic medical record solutions as they apply to medication safety events. Willow Epic certification is preferred.

Working collaboratively with identified multidisciplinary leadership teams, the role is responsible for administering the medication safety program on behalf of the Department of Pharmacy. These activities include, but are not limited to: reporting, system and process evaluation, formulation of recommendations and initiatives, coordination of intervention strategies, and monitoring of activities related to medication safety. This individual also functions as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, medical staff leadership, and quality personnel. This position is also responsible for supervising Pharm.D. students, pharmacy interns, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.