Pharmacy Medication Safety Coordinator

Overview

Provides a leadership role in formulating policy and instituting models that promote medication safety in all aspects of the medication management process.

In conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy and with designated facility leadership, the role is responsible for coordinating all activities related to medication safety.

These activities involve reporting, system and process evaluation, formulation of recommendations and initiatives, coordination of intervention strategies, and monitoring of activities related to medication safety.

This individual serves as liaison to pharmacy, nursing, quality and the medical staff leadership. Additional responsibility includes the oversight and further development of the Drug Safety Service.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization.

New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and / or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.

If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and / or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of the organization?s medication system and supports an environment dedicated to the patient and staff safety relating to medication processes.
• Provides leadership for the Drug Safety Service.
• Works to develop the Hospital?s reputation in the area of medication safety.
• Maintains staff pharmacist skills to provide staffing on an as needed basis and to ensure sound working knowledge of departmental processes.
• Contributes to the practice of the Pharmacy

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy and 3-5 years experience as pharmacist in an academic hospital environment.Experience in education of .

students, residents and pharmacy staff members. 1 year of residency training is equivalent to 2 years working experience.

Master's Degree (Preferred) and experience as pharmacist in an academic hospital environment.Experience in education of .

students, residents and pharmacy staff members. 1 year of residency training is equivalent to 2 years working experience.

• Licensed Pharmacist - MO
• Employees must obtain Licensed Pharmacist - MO or equivalent within 90 days
• Specialty Certification Preferred Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City.

Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $60.71 / hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work / Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer / Disabled / Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors.

A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates.

The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status.

A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we.

We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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