Medication Safety Officer (Pharmacist) Job at Samaritan Health Services, Salem, OR

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  • Samaritan Health Services
  • Salem, OR

Job Description

Summary

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

    • Responsible for the coordination of activities involving medication safety in the organization. Provides leadership for medication safety event reporting and response, 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. Responsible for review, analysis and trending of all medication safety events for the system (medication errors and adverse drug events (ADEs)) 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. Elevates the importance of medication safety at Samaritan. Provides leadership and accountability for compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards set forth by DNV, DEA, OBOP, USP, FDA, and OIG. Leads drug diversion monitoring program in collaboration with site pharmacy managers, nursing and quality leadership. Performs pharmacist staffing responsibilities.

  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

    • Pharmacy Administration provides leadership and direction to the various pharmacy departments and programs at SHS. These include inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, Medication Management and pharmacy residency programs as well as 340B operations. We are staffed with seasoned pharmacists and technicians who help optimize pharmaceutical care throughout our SHS service area.

  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

    • Current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure required.

    • One (1) of the following required:

      • Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency.

      • Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited residency in pharmacy practice plus one (1) year clinical practice experience in hospital or health system pharmacy practice.

      • Two (2) years clinical practice experience in hospital or health system pharmacy practice. 

    • Pharmacist In Charge experience preferred.

    • Completion of an ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Residency Program preferred.

    • All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.

  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

    • Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.

    • Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.

    • Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.

    • Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)

      CLIMB - LADDER

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs 

      CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds 

      CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds 

      KNEEL (on knees) 

      CRAWL (hands & knees)

      SIT 

      STAND 

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE 

      WALK - INCLINE 

      CLIMB - STAIRS 

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs 

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs 

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54")40 - 60 Lbs 

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) 

      SQUAT Repetitive

      BEND FORWARD at waist 

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing 

      ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

      REACH - Forward 

      REACH - Upward 

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists 

      PUSH (60 or more pounds force) 

      PULL (60 or more pounds force)

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs 

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds 

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs 

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds 

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers 

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      None specified

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