UW Medicine

Pharmacy Quality Assurance Coordinator

UW Medicine$162K — $232K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Seattle, WA
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Pharmacist License from the State of Washington
  • 3 years of pharmacy practice experience, including residency substitution
  • Experience leading health system quality assurance programs is desired
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in a health system environment
  • Proficient understanding of federal and state pharmaceutical regulations

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality assurance programs across UW Medicine Pharmacies
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant pharmaceutical laws and standards
  • Develop and implement training programs for pharmacy personnel
  • Report on key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement
  • Prepare the hospital for regulatory surveys and investigate findings
  • Lead process improvement projects related to regulatory requirements
  • Maintain knowledge of current quality assurance practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Quality Assurance Coordinator (Pharmacist 4).

WORK SCHEDULE
  • Full-Time / 40 hours per week
  • Day Shifts


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Direct, develop, implement and evaluate quality assurance programs across UW Medicine Pharmacies.
  • Responsibilities include working with area managers to design and implement quality assurance policies and standards in accordance with the pharmacy department's standard operating procedures.
  • The position requires working independently in a highly efficient and organized manner.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead UW Medicine Department of Pharmacy's quality assurance programs.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and system expectations governing pharmaceutical services.
  • Develop, implement and maintain, in collaboration with pharmacy managers, training programs, and competency assessments for pharmacy personnel.
  • Compose and implement reporting of key performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities
  • Proactively lead hospital-wide preparation for regulatory body surveys and investigations, ensuring continuous preparedness.
  • Lead projects related to process improvement and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of technical advances and current practice standards in quality assurance.
  • Create and maintain policies and standard operating procedures for the UW Medicine pharmacy department.
  • Assume other responsibilities in the management of the pharmacy department quality assurance program as delegated.


DESIRED:
  • Prior experience leading a health-system quality assurance program.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating and collaborating effectively in a health-system environment.


REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Three years experience in pharmacy practice. Months spent in the completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists accredited residency training program may substitute month-for-month for the experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

State of Washington Pharmacist License

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$162,672.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$232,728.00 annual
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is a healthcare system based in Seattle, Washington. The system includes the University of Washington School of Medicine, a medical school that is part of the University of Washington, as well as several hospitals and clinics. The system provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. UW Medicine is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and has been recognized for its excellence in healthcare.
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