Pharmacy Program Manager - Medication Safety Officer
About The Position
Pharmacy Program Manager at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA. This position is Full time and will work 8-hour, Day shifts. The Program Manager, Medication Safety coordinates all medication safety activities within the organization and works collaboratively to develop and implement interdisciplinary error-prevention strategies that focus on system design to effectively reduce the risk of medication errors. Reviews medication-related safety event and adverse drug reaction reports to identify potential system improvements and educational needs. Proactively monitors external sources (e.g., Institute for Safety Medication Practices Safety Alerts and Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alerts) to identify nationally recognized medication safety best practices for evaluation and implementation. Ensures compliance with medication management standards and patient safety goals identified by accreditation and regulatory bodies including, but not limited to, The Joint Commission (TJC), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), and applicable state boards (e.g., pharmacy, nursing, public health). Oversees the development of new or revision of existing medication management policies and procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert and education resource on safe medication practices. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Or
- Master's Degree Pharmacy Or
- PharmD Pharmacy
- Upon hire: California Pharmacist Registered
- 3 years Hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent residency experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates all medication safety activities within the organization
- Develop and implement interdisciplinary error-prevention strategies
- Reviews medication-related safety event and adverse drug reaction reports
- Proactively monitors external sources to identify nationally recognized medication safety best practices
- Ensures compliance with medication management standards and patient safety goals
- Oversees the development of new or revision of existing medication management policies and procedures
- Serves as a subject matter expert and education resource on safe medication practices
Benefits
- Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
- Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
