MEDICATION SAFETY COORDINATOR

UHS • Denison, TX

15h

About The Position

The Medication Safety Coordinator supports the safe and accurate collection, verification, and documentation of hospitalized patients’ medication histories throughout the continuum of care. The role helps prevent medication errors, improve patient safety, and ensure healthcare providers have accurate medication information when making treatment decisions. The coordinator works with patients, caregivers, pharmacies, and healthcare providers to support safe medication management, reduce medication-error risks, and assist the pharmacy team in maintaining continuity of care across transitions within the healthcare system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Active pharmacy technician license in Texas.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, communicate effectively, and work independently.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations, and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Leadership, administrative, employee-relations, and managerial skills.
• Strong attention to detail, including while providing oversight for pharmacy practice at an off-site health system.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in the practice of pharmacy.
• Ability to participate effectively on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a remote environment.
• Follow Just Culture principles and contribute to a safety-conscious work environment where employees can raise safety concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety through decisions and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, verify, and document accurate medication histories for hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers, pharmacies, and healthcare providers to support safe medication management.
• Help prevent medication errors and improve patient safety.
• Assist the pharmacy team in ensuring continuity of care across transitions within the healthcare system.
• Work with supervisory staff to develop and implement ideas for delivering high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Promptly identify, evaluate, address, and correct issues that may affect safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED