Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Summary
The MGB Medication and Controlled Substance Safety Officer (MCSSO) leads medication safety and controlled substance surveillance programs across one or more MGB locations in collaboration with quality, safety, regulatory, and pharmacy leaders. Responsibilities include identifying and escalating emerging medication safety risks, promoting a culture of meaningful reporting and learning, overseeing controlled substance variance resolutions, and coordinating loss investigations through inventory and surveillance systems. The role also develops multifactor action plans, supports system-level recovery and redundancy strategies for high-risk events, maintains competency with MGB medication safety and quality assurance standards, and ensures compliance with state and federal controlled substance reporting requirements.
This role will also be responsible for providing expert pharmaceutical care, overseeing medication safety, and contributing to clinical decision-making. This position involves advanced clinical knowledge, leadership, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
experience working as a pharmacist 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
- Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
- Contributes system wide initiatives; viewed as a SME in their area of practice.
- Works predominantly independently.
- Takes part in site and system wide initiatives as a subject matter expert in their area of practice.
- Develops and participates in department quality improvement efforts.
- Develops and participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
- Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range
$135000 - $159,120.00/Annual

Grade
7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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