Description
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Job Summary
This position involves facilitating in the development/analysis/maintenance of information/technology systems involved with the medication management process. The role is required to track regulatory compliance and coordinate activities deemed to be safety-related, including reporting, process analyses, and implementation of intervention strategies. Collaboration with multiple disciplines/committees to ensure patient safety is required. The position also requires provision of high quality comprehensive pharmaceutical care appropriate to the age of the patient which contributes to positive patient outcomes. This position also acts as a mentor to facilitate learning among pharmacy students and residents.Accountabilities
- Quality Improvement: Continuously evaluate and assess levels of safety at each step of the medication-use process to ensure adherence to safety measures and assess the need for process change. Maintain high risk/high alert medication list and guidance in appropriate systems. Collaborate with clinical leaders to implement and adapt new technologies vital to patient safety. Evaluate and reduce workarounds that may create patient harm. Follows trends for adherence to organizational defined use of technology. Works in collaboration with other healthcare providers/committees to evaluate efficacy, safety, cost effectiveness, and reimbursement and quality of care. Actively participates in the development of policy and procedure as needed.
- Regulatory: Serves as the institution expert for Joint Commission and/or CMS regulation standards and other regulatory bodies as deemed appropriate. Reports deficiencies to the Director of Pharmacy and determines appropriate actions to correct.
- Data Output: Creates and analyzes data output from internal and external information systems to determine areas of opportunity and compliance. Provides data/analysis to persons/committees/departments where necessary .
- Training/Staff Development: Develops and provides training materials for pharmacy, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals as needed.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
BS or PharmD degree
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
South Carolina Pharmacist license (Lawson Code RRPH)
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
In lieu of an active SC Pharmacist license, may be a graduate of an ACPE accredited US college of Pharmacy with a SC intern certificate pending initial licensure or have completed requirements for reciprocity pending board of pharmacy interview for licensure.
Other Required Skills and Experience
- Prior pharmacy informatics experience preferred
- Report writing experience preferred
- Analytics experience preferred
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)Location
RichlandFacility
1510 Richland HospitalDepartment
15107300 PharmacyShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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