What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Safety Officer position at Legacy Health?
Overview
Can we count on you to ensure the safety of our patients? With your expert knowledge of medication safety strategies and healthcare standards of practice you will help us to create the safest and most welcoming environment for those we treat. Together, we will follow the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
Responsibilities
The Legacy Medication Safety Officer is responsible for the coordination of the activities involving medication safety in the organization. This position provides leadership for medication safety assessments, educates providers and staff on the system-based causes for medication errors, communicates best practices regarding effective medication safety strategies to others within the system and interfaces with hospital site and system pharmacy and quality representatives on medication safety issues. The Medication Safety Officer is responsible for review, analysis and trending of all medication events for the system and participation in any root cause analysis involving a medication event as well as creation or review/revision of patient care policies that impact the safe use of medications. The role of this position is to elevate the importance of medication safety in the Legacy Health.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy. Advanced degree (MS or PharmD) and/or residency preferred.
Experience: A minimum of five years clinical practice experience in a hospital or health system pharmacy practice (or four years plus a year of residency training) required. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
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Licensure
Current Registered Pharmacist License (RPh) for applicable state required. ACLS and/or PALS required within three months of hire. Completion of ASHP or ISMP Medication Safety Certificate program within 3 years of hire.
Pay Range
USD $70.21 - USD $104.61 /Hr.Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $70 - $105