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Medication Safety Systems Manager/Safety Officer II

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Date Posted: 10/29/2024

Requisition Number: 8715

Location: 1035 Cambridge Street

Work Days: Monday through Friday; 8 hour days

Category: Pharmacy

Department: Pharmacy Management Staff

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 40.00

Union Name: Non Union

JOB PURPOSE:

Within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, the MedicationSafety Systems Manager / Medication Safety Officer is responsible for managing the various CHAMedication Use Safety and Improvement Plans and for providing indirect pharmaceutical care.Primary, essential job functions include patient and medication safety, staffdevelopment/training, indirect patient care, and medication use improvement. A commitmentto customer satisfaction, efficient/effective use of resources, teamwork, and innovation isrequired.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Training:

1. Graduate of an accredited college/university with BS in Pharmacy or PharmD degreeis required.

2. Graduate of an accredited college/university with a Masters degree in a relevantdiscipline is desirable.

3. Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification is required.

4. Specialized training in quality and patient/medication safety curricula is required.

5. Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy pharmacyresidency is desirable.

6. Working knowledge of basic data analytic tools is required. Experience in EPICreporting is highly desirable.

Licensure:

Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board ofRegistration in Pharmacy or be eligible for licensure in MA. In lieu of an active MA license,candidates must attain MA licensure prior to working 1000 hours at the Cambridge HealthAlliance (CHA). Failure to attain MA licensure within this period will result in the discontinuationof employment at CHA.

Work Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of inpatient clinical and/or management experienceas a pharmacist preferred. Demonstrated clinical expertise and a broad understanding of healthcare systems and processes with the ability to facilitate accurate interpretation of clinical events

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.