Coordinator, Drug Shortage

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is looking for a Drug Shortage Coordinator responsible for managing medication shortages and ensuring effective communication across pharmacy teams. This role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor's degree with two years of experience as a registered pharmacist, along with a valid South Carolina license.

The ideal candidate will develop strategies for mitigating drug shortages, create a reporting platform, and work closely with pharmacy leadership to implement solutions. Additional qualifications include a BLS certification and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency is preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to manage drug shortages effectively.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership for shortage mitigation plans.
• Create and maintain a drug shortage platform for pharmacy staff.
• Lead initiatives to reduce medication errors.

Skills

Pharmacy Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Job description

Job Description Summary

In partnership with the pharmacy buyer teams and pharmacy leaders this pharmacist is responsible for the assessment, preparation and contingency planning for all drug shortages.

The Drug Shortage Coordinator will serve as the point person for all drug shortage communication, coordinating efforts with the various local leaders as applicable for the MUHA system.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000615 CHS - Pharmacy - IP Distribution Center (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

• Utilize available resources to identify and implement strategies to forecast or lessen the impact of medication shortages on patient care.
• For each individual drug shortage, partner with the pharmacy leadership team and impacted service line leaders to develop a shortage mitigation plan by identifying therapeutic alternatives, opportunities to eliminate waste or methods to alter how a medication is ordered, prepared or dispensed.
• Develop and maintain a standardize plan for managing drug shortages including strategies for assessment, planning, coordinating, communication, implementation and monitoring.
• Create and update a drug shortage platform, containing pertinent information for pharmacy staff including quantity on hand, usage data and any restrictions in place.
• Partner with the pharmacy buyer to purchase identified medications through alternative vendors based off usage.
• Partner with clinical pharmacists to lead practice initiatives and updates identified from safety event submissions to mitigate future medication errors.
• Resolves drug shortages promptly and oversight of product movement from the centralized pharmacy, once shortages are resolved to prevent waste as much as possible.

Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and two years expereince as a registered phramacist. Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred. Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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