General Responsibilities:

Demonstrate knowledge of standards and regulations and maintains proper documentation. Assure readiness with all regulatory agencies and compliance with department, hospital, and AHS policies and procedures.  Assist in the documentation, implementation, and monitoring of medication and patient safety initiatives. Maintain safe and efficient operations and workflow in the pharmacy and related areas. Support the departmental goals by directly assisting team members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities.  Communicate effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among team members. Perform orientation of employees in all job functions and cross-trains when necessary  Provide continual training and cross training to employees on new job functions, equipment, and technology.  Actively participate in annual evaluations and works with team members throughout the year handling performance, discipline issues and career advancement opportunities.  Participate in quality, safety and other project work related to medication management.  Support the pharmacist-in-charge in the vision and department goals, assist team members and is being flexible in roles and responsibilities.  Collaborative member of pharmacy leadership team assisting with departmental initiatives

Medication Safety 

Develop, implement, oversee programs designed to ensure the safe use of medications within the healthcare setting.  Identify, mitigate medication-related risks, conducts safety audits, educates healthcare professionals on safe medication practices, and collaborates with various departments to enhance patient safety. Establish policies and procedures to promote safe medication practices. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the medication safety program. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential medication safety issues. Analyze medication error reports and adverse drug events to determine root causes. Develop and implement strategies to prevent medication errors and enhance patient safety. Provide education and training to healthcare professionals on medication safety practices. Develop educational materials and conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions. Participate in interdisciplinary committees and workgroups focused on patient safety and quality improvement. Collect, analyze, and report data on medication errors, adverse drug events, and near misses. Use data to identify trends and areas for improvement in medication safety. Prepare regular reports and presentations for pharmacy leadership and other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all relevant medication safety regulations and standards.