Mgr Medication Safety

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); Sur place; USD 96 000 - 174 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Palomar Health is seeking a Pharmacy leader to manage and advance medication safety initiatives across the healthcare system. The role involves analyzing medication error data, coordinating quality assurance activities, and reporting to senior committees to drive improvements.

The position requires a CA-licensed pharmacist with PharmD preference, 3+ years of experience (5+ preferred), and a strong foundation in regulatory compliance and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with CA license and PharmD preferred.
• Minimum education as required by certification/licensure.
• Minimum 3 years of experience; 5 years preferred.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist preferred.

Responsabilités

• Collect, analyze, and develop quality improvement action plans for medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs.
• Coordinates and reports the pharmacy department's quality assurance activities and improvement plans.
• Actively participates on the Patient Safety Committee and assembles agendas for the Medication Safety Committee.
• Oversee Palomar Health Medication Error Reduction Plan.
• Spearhead regulatory standards compliance efforts for the Medication Use Process.

Connaissances

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Clinical collaboration

Formation

Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm D)

CA Pharmacist License

Education as required by licensure

Outils

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Department: Pharmacy Union: Shift: 8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Job Description: Range:$70.21-$125.57 Posting Date: 8/28/2026 Manages and implements Palomar Health healthcare system medication safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and develop quality improvement action plans for the medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs.
• Provides general direction, supervises and completes annual evaluations of the medication intake coordinator position.
• Coordinates and reports the pharmacy department's quality assurance activities and improvement plans.
• Actively participates on the Patient Safety Committee and assembles the agendas for the Medication Safety Committee.
• Regularly reports quality and safety issues to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Quality Management Committee; and occasionally to the Board Quality Review Committee or Medical Executive Committees.
• Oversee the Palomar Health Medication Error Reduction Plan.
• Participate on Root Cause Analysis and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams when appropriate.
• Writes and publishes articles for Palomar Health publications, such as the pharmacy and nursing newsletters.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to develop safety reports to appropriate governing bodies.
• Spear-head regulatory standards compliance efforts for the Medication Use Process.
• Serve as a resource on medication safety and education.
• Develops safe medication policy and reviews medication-related procedures from other departments as appropriate.
• Specifically exempted from any responsibility involving California Pharmacy laws unless there is clear overlap with Joint Commission, California Department of Public Health, or the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
• Preferred Education: Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm D)
• MinimumExperience: 3 years
• Preferred Experience: 5 years
• Required Certification: Not Applicable
• Preferred Certification: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
• Required License: Valid Driver's License Current CA Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
• Preferred License: Not Applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non‑clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world‑class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.