What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Pharmacy Quality, Safety & Compliance position at Arkansas Children's?
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
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
- Establishes and maintains a comprehensive quality assurance and audit framework for all of pharmacy operations.
- Leads preparation and coordination for regulatory inspections (Board of Pharmacy, accreditation bodies, and other agencies).
- Develops and governs pharmacy policies and procedures to ensure regulatory alignment and operational consistency.
- Monitors medication safety events, diversion trends, and quality indicators, ensuring appropriate investigation and follow-up.
- Chairs pharmacy quality and safety committees and ensures leadership visibility of risk trends.
- Provides education and guidance to pharmacy staff on compliance expectations and best practices.
- Develops dashboards and reporting tools to provide executive-level visibility into pharmacy quality and compliance performance.