Medication Safety Pharmacist Specialist - 133082
Job Description
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/16/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position has recently been accreted by the HX union, and will be a part of that union moving forward.
The Medication Safety Pharmacist position will be responsible for the following:* Develop and facilitate implementation of the annual Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) initiatives* Organize and coordinate the individual MERP subcommittees: Pediatric, Neonatal/OB, Periop/Procedural, Emergency Department, Medicine, Behavioral Health * Oversee and lead monthly Safe Medication Practices (SMP) sub-committee meetings* 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
Additional roles may include but are not limited to:* Advise and coach staff to identify resolutions for medication safety issues* Interpret, update, and manage pharmacy department and health system policies as related to medication safety* Directly observes and analyses the medication use process* Precept pharmacy students, PGY1 pharmacy residents, and PGY2 pharmacy residents
The Medication Safety Pharmacist will spend 20% of their time in medication use/operational activities Cover letter is required when applying to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSDoctor 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.
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.
- 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.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
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