What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Coordinator – Medication Safety and Compliance position at UW Health?
Work Schedule :
100% FTE, day/evening. Monday – Friday, between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI with opportunities for remote work.
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We are seeking a Pharmacy Coordinator to:
- Lead medication safety initiatives and participate in multidisciplinary patient safety initiatives and committees.
- Identify risks, investigate errors, and implement risk-reduction strategies; manage event reporting and perform cause analyses to mitigate immediate patient harm.
- Analyze trends and data to drive system-level improvements; establish, monitor, and report medication safety metrics.
- Serve as organizational resource for medication safety and regulatory readiness, including Joint Commission and CMS standards. Develop and maintain accreditation training materials, conduct gap analyses, and prepare staff for compliance.
- Provide guidance on pharmacy laws and regulations (REMS, DEA/FDA, WI Board of Pharmacy). Precept pharmacy learners and contribute to policy and procedure development as they relate to compliance and medication safety.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Required
- Completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Preferred
Work Experience
- 3 years of health-system experience or completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Required
- 5 years of relevant practice experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed as a pharmacist in Wisconsin within 90 Days Required Certification through the appropriate certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers, Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board, etc.) Preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirma tive Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Ap plications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans .
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
