Job Information
Rochester Regional Health Medication Safety Officer in Rochester, New York
Description
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Benefits Effective Date of Hire
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
- Pension Plan
- Retirement Plan
- Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is seeking a highly qualified and detail-oriented Medication Safety Officer to join our comprehensive and diverse integrated health system. As a Medication Safety Officer, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and overseeing medication safety programs across our expansive network, encompassing acute care facilities, ambulatory care centers, home care services, hospice programs, and serving both rural and urban areas.
STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours
LOCATION: All RRH Finger Lakes sites
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, day shift. Hybrid model if desired.
ATTRIBUTES
- BS Pharmacy or PharmD required
- Active NYS Pharmacy Licensure required
- Completion of American Society of Health Systems Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited residency program, or 3 years of experience in clinical practice preferred
- Relevant experience in medication safety, quality improvement, or a similar role within a large integrated health system
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to medication safety, adapting to the complexities of diverse care settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with a wide range of healthcare professionals across various locations
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address medication safety issues in different care environments
- Certification in Medication Safety or Patient Safety is preferred
- Human Factors trained preferred
- Just Culture champion certification preferred
- Develop and maintain medication safety policies and procedures tailored to the unique needs of diverse care settings within RRH
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals across various departments to identify and address medication safety concerns specific to each care setting
- Investigate and analyze medication errors, adverse drug events, and near misses across the entire health system to implement corrective actions and prevent future occurrences
- Provide education and training to team members on medication safety best practices, adapting strategies to each care environment
- Stay informed about the latest developments in medication safety, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring system-wide compliance
- Act as a liaison between departments and locations to facilitate communication and promote a consistent culture of safety throughout RRH
- Participate in system-wide quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of strategies that enhance patient outcomes across RRH
- Apply knowledge of safety science, care delivery processes, and pharmacology to design safe systems of medication use
EDUCATION:
- BS: Pharmacy (Required)
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- LPharm - Licensed Pharmacist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Minimum Salary: 126400.00 Maximum Salary: 167500.00 Salary Unit: Yearly