Medication Safety Pharmacist Specialist - 133082

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.

• Doctor 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.