Medication Safety Officer - Oncology

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse working environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking an experienced pharmacist to lead the Medication Safety Office in Oncology. You will develop and execute the campus-wide medication safety program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to meet safety goals and uphold regulatory standards.

Requirements include PharmD or BS, PGY1/PGY2 residencies, 5+ years of practice, and an active pharmacist license.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college
• Postgraduate year 1 residency (PGY1) or equivalent required
• Postgraduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or equivalent required
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacy practice experience
• Pharmacist license in applicable state/jurisdiction

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the medication safety program in the Oncology department
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to set and achieve safety goals
• Review medication-related safety events and educate staff
• Coordinate safety rounds and participate in safety improvements
• Support pharmacy programs to ensure regulatory compliance and patient care

Skills

Residency training

Pharmacist license

Residency equivalency PGY1/PGY2

Pharmacy experience 5+ years

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD/BS)

Job description

Requisition #:682921 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Pharmacy Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a 1,215-bed academic medical center, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine are the major components of the Johns Hopkins Health System, a vertically integrated, multi-institutional system for medical services delivery. It was one of the first non-profit, academically based healthcare systems of its kind in the country. Located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, The Johns Hopkins Hospital is consistently ranked at the top of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News and World Report.

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The Medication Safety Office in Oncology is responsible for developing and executing the medication safety program across the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to set and achieve safety goals while conducting assessments to identify and mitigate risks in the medication-use system. Reviews medication-related safety events and provides education and training to staff to promote a culture of safety. Conducts training, reviews reports, coordinates and participates in safety rounds, and participates in implementation of safety improvements. Supports pharmacy programs to enhance patient care and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy resulting in a Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS degree


• Completion of a Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY 1) Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience required


• Completion of a Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY 2) Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience required


• 5 + years of experience in pharmacy practice required


• Pharmacist license in applicable state/jurisdiction required


• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY 1 is equivalent to three years of experience. Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY 2 is equivalent to three years of experience. The combined equivalent is six years of experience.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development


• Tuition Assistance


• Diverse and collaborative working environment


• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Salary Range:

Minimum 61.78/hour - Maximum 101.96/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.