Regional Med Safety & Regulatory Compliance Pharmacist

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Regional Medication Safety and Regulatory Compliance Pharmacist at Penn State Health provides leadership and expertise in medication safety, regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness across hospitals, ambulatory practices and care settings.

This role collaborates with regional pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, quality, patient safety, risk management, and operations to promote safe medication practices and highly reliable systems, serving as a consultant and educator.

Qualifications

• Five years of pharmacy experience in a health system setting.
• Experience in Medication Safety and Joint Commission.
• Active PA Pharmacist license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for medication safety and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with regional pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, quality, patient safety, risk management, and operations to improve safety and reliability.
• Serve as consultant, educator, advocate, and leader to foster a culture of safety.

Skills

Medication safety

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health -St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: Days

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Regional Medication Safety and Regulatory Compliance Pharmacist provides leadership, strategic direction, and subject matter expertise for medication safety, medication management, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness across the assigned hospitals, ambulatory practices and care settings.

This position collaborates with regional pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, quality, patient safety, risk management, and operational leaders to promote safe medication practices, regulatory compliance, system standardization, and continuous performance improvement relative to medication safety. This person will serve as a consultant, educator, advocate, and organizational leader in fostering a culture of safety, learning accountability and creating highly reliable systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree-BS Pharmacy or PharmD required, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of pharmacy experience in a health system setting.
• Minimum of five (5) years of pharmacy experience in Medication Safety and Joint Commission.
• Extensive knowledge of Medication Safety, Joint Commission, Board of Pharmacy, Department of Health, DEA, CMS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.
• Active and valid Pennsylvania Pharmacist license or eligibility required.
• Training and/or experience in medication safety, quality improvement, performance improvement, regulatory and accreditation compliance required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• PGY-1 Residency
• PGY-2 Residency in Medication Use Safety or Health Policy
• ISMP fellowship preferred
• ASHP/ISMP Medications Safety Certificate
• Additional certifications include Lean Six Sigma, Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.