Medication Safety Leader: Quality & Process Improvement

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medication Safety Coordinator to advance medication-use safety across pharmacy, physician, nursing and quality teams. The role focuses on implementing safety systems, leading safety initiatives and driving compliance with regulatory standards.

The candidate will lead root cause analyses, oversee safety projects and educate staff on safe medication practices while staying current with industry trends and technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Massachusetts or eligible for licensure.
• Knowledge of medication-use safety and process-improvement methodologies.
• Experience with computer systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates medication-use safety systems.
• Monitors safety events and leads RCAs/FMEAs with cross-functional teams.
• Supports regulatory compliance with JC, CMS, DEA, DPH and MA Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Leads safety projects to design, implement and improve processes.
• Provides expertise on committees and educates staff on safe medication use.
• Keeps up with trends in medication safety and IT solutions.
• Precepts residents and students; mentors pharmacy staff.

Skills

Process improvement

Medication safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medication Safety Coordinator to advance medication-use safety across pharmacy, physician, nursing and quality teams. The role focuses on implementing safety systems, leading safety initiatives and driving compliance with regulatory standards.

The candidate will lead root cause analyses, oversee safety projects and educate staff on safe medication practices while staying current with industry trends and technology solutions.