What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Pharmacy Quality, Safety & Compliance position at ACH Arkansas Children's Hospital?
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC014250 Acute Care Pharmacy Summary: Fulltime. 8am - 4:30pm. or 4 x10s shifts weekly. variable days. Additional Information: The Manager of Pharmacy Quality, Safety & Compliance provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for pharmacy regulatory compliance, medication safety programs, and quality assurance infrastructure. This role serves as the primary authority for Federal and State regualtory compliance, Board of Pharmacy readiness, qualtiy and process improvement intitatives, and policy governance across Pharmacy Services. The Manager establishes and maintains a continuous readiness framework to improve patient quality outcomes, reduce regulatory risk, strengthen medication safety practices, and ensure alignment with state, federal, and accreditation standards. This position partners closely with Pharmacy Leadership, Quality and Safety office, Infection Prevention, Compliance, Risk Management, Facilities, and Nursing to advance a culture of safety, accountability, and regulatory excellence. Required Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (if obtained prior to 2000) Recommended Education: Master's degree in a related field of study. Required Work Experience: Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Pharmacist - AR State Board of Pharmacy Recommended Certifications: Board Certification (Pharmacy Specialty) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ®) - National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), Lean Six Sigma Certification - Certified Issuer Description 1. Establishes and maintains a comprehensive quality assurance and audit framework for all of pharmacy operations. 2. Leads preparation and coordination for regulatory inspections (Board of Pharmacy, accreditation bodies, and other agencies). 3. Develops and governs pharmacy policies and procedures to ensure regulatory alignment and operational consistency. 4. Monitors medication safety events, diversion trends, and quality indicators, ensuring appropriate investigation and follow-up. 5. Chairs pharmacy quality and safety committees and ensures leadership visibility of risk trends. 6. Provides education and guidance to pharmacy staff on compliance expectations and best practices. 7. Develops dashboards and reporting tools to provide executive-level visibility into pharmacy quality and compliance performance. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant