Pharmacist - Medication Safety Officer

About Us

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Shift:
Days

Job type:
Full Time

Hours: 8HR Dayshift/ 40

HRS Per Week

The Medication Safety Officer (MSO) is a detail-oriented pharmacist who promotes safe and high-quality medication use across the acute care setting. MSO Pharmacist plays a vital role in identifying system vulnerabilities, driving performance improvement initiatives, and collaborating closely with frontline clinicians to enhance patient safety. MSO Pharmacist serves as a clinical and operational resource for medication-related safety practices while leading data analysis, event review, and the development of system-wide safety strategies.

Furthermore, MSO Pharmacist uses critical thinking skills and exercises independent decision-making as needed for the provision of safe and rational medication therapy. In addition, the MSO Pharmacist works to uphold all department-related policies and procedures with close attention to medication management duties mandated by the Joint Commission and applicable regulations.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Medication Safety & Quality Improvement
• Leads root cause analyses, failure mode and effects analyses (FMEAs), and medication event investigations.
• Monitors and trends medication safety data using internal and external reporting systems.
• Identifies at-risk processes and implements strategies to reduce medication errors and adverse drug events.
• Works closely with the pharmacy director and managers, in any capacity, to facilitate medication safety-related initiatives.
• Analyzes utilization metrics, safety trends, and performance indicators.
• Designs and implements an appropriate pharmacotherapeutic plan to address the identified problem(s).
• Oversees the Medication Safety Committee and revises Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) dashboard based on medication error trends.

• Clinical & Operational Collaboration
• Effectively communicates with colleagues, physicians, nurses, hospital leadership, and other members of the healthcare team to optimize medication-use workflows and improve patient safety.
• Evaluates and updates ordersets, smart pump libraries, automated dispensing cabinet configurations, and EHR decision support when deemed appropriate.
• Collaborates with pharmacy informatics on implementing and validating medication-use technology.
• Supports safe transitions of care and implements best practices for high-risk medications.
• Maintains knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations to include but not limited inventory and drug shortages.
• Demonstrates independent leadership and professionalism with respect to the oversight of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy interns. Contributes to department research/project for both pharmacy students and residents.
• Staffs main pharmacy at a minimum of two (2) shifts per month, or as needed at the discretion of the pharmacy director or manager.

• Policy, Education & Compliance
• Develops and updates medication safety policies, protocols, guidelines, and…