Clinical Coordinator, Pharmacy Quality & Safety

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We are:

We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Coordinator of Quality Assessment & Improvement to join our Pharmacy Quality & Safety team to advance our goal of a safe and quality medication use system at MSK. The Clinical Coordinator of Quality Assessment & Improvement is responsible for investigating, tracking, trending, and analyzing medication errors and near misses and implementing strategies to improve the safety and quality of the medication use process in collaboration with the pharmacy, nursing, and providers.

You will:

• Review, investigate, and resolve reported medication safety events
• Lead investigation regarding root causes and collaborates with internal and external individuals to identify resolutions and implement mitigation plans
• Collaborate with IT and pharmacy informatics to provide input in ensuring technology is supporting safe medication practices
• Serve as a preceptor and educator of medication safety by participating in the Medication Use Safety & Policy residency program
• Provide medication safety expertise by serving as a medication safety expert and leading medication safety projects and discussions on institutional committees, task forces, and departmental meetings
• Actively participate and lead safety-related quality improvement initiatives
• Do other assigned projects and committees

You Need:

• Candidates should have an active NYS Pharmacy license with a minimum of 3-5 years of hospital experience; some oncology experience is preferred
• PGY2 specialty pharmacy residency training in medication safety, pharmacy administration, and informatics is preferred
• Board Certified in BCPS, BCOP, or related area is preferred
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, teamwork focus, and a positive attitude
• Prioritization and organization of work under stress and time constraints
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills needed
• Ability to make and implement decisions independently and as part of a multidisciplinary group

Pay Range: $126,200.00-$208,300.00/annually

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