WVUH Drug Diversion Coordinator - Pharmacy Specialist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks a Drug Diversion Coordinator for all WVUH locations. You will oversee pharmaceutical care, lead safety and quality initiatives, and coordinate education and leadership activities within the pharmacy.

Responsibilities include monitoring drug therapy, leading teams, ensuring compliance with medication safety procedures, supporting clinical research, and mentoring staff while upholding regulatory requirements and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state boards: WV Pharmacist license, PA license, MD license, OH license.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors drug therapy by participating in rounds and evaluating medication regimens.
• Provides leadership and care for patients; guides providers on best practices and safety.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Job description

WVUH Drug Diversion Coordinator - Pharmacy Specialist### WVUH Drug Diversion Coordinator - Pharmacy SpecialistApply: Operations Support Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR26-49691## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at West Virginia University Hospitals through involvement in direct patient care, operational, education and administrative activities, and assumes a leadership role in the profession of pharmacy.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:** 1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: **WV:** Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy **PA:** Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy **MD:** Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy **OH:** Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:** 1. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.**EXPERIENCE:** 1. Experience in at least **ONE** of the following areas: Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field Completion of a PGY-1 Residency **AND** Board Certified in an applicable clinical field Completion of a PGY-1 Residency **AND** three years of relevant pharmacist experience Three (3) years of relevant pharmacist experience **AND** Board Certified in an applicable clinical field.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient’s medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.2. Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.3. Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.4. Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.5. Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.6. Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities within the department.7. Participates in medication use evaluations8. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.9. Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.10. Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).11. Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.12. Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.13. Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.14. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.15. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.16. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.17. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.18. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.19. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.20. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.21. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.22. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.23. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.24. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.25. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.26. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.27. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.28. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.**For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:**1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Walk and stand for long periods of time2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Cognizant of environmental factors.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Time management skills2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills3. Teamwork skills**Additional Job Description:**Drug Diversion Coordinator for all WVUH locations. Must have strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**250 WVUH Pharmacy Safety and Quality**Address:**3040 University AveMorgantownWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**