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Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role leads a Pharmacology & Therapeutics Committee and serves as a Medication Safety Champion. Reviews drug proposals, chairs meetings to determine formulary changes, and maintains objectivity. Analyzes medication safety data, leads weekly network calls using a Just Culture approach, conducts Root Cause Analyses for adverse events, and advocates for improved medication safety practices to improve medication safety and efficacy within the network.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Pharmacology & Therapeutics Committee (35%):

• Pre-work and Preparation:

• Review and analyze drug formulary proposals, clinical trial data, and relevant literature.

• Coordinate with committee members and stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient meeting preparation.

• Chair of Meetings:

• Facilitate discussions and ensure productive and efficient meetings.

• Guide the committee through the decision-making process for formulary additions, deletions, and changes.

• Maintain a neutral and objective stance throughout the process. 35%

Medication Safety Champion (35%):

• Preparation and Pre-work:

• Analyze medication safety data and identify trends.

• Prepare agendas and materials for network weekly medication safety meeting.

• Weekly Network Medication Safety Call:

• Utilizing a Just Culture approach, conducts and coordinates weekly calls with network stakeholders.

• Discuss medication safety concerns, updates, and best practices.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among network members.

• Medication Root Cause Analysis:

• Participate in root cause analysis investigations for medication-related adverse events.

• Identify contributing factors and develop recommendations for improvement.

• Stay abreast of current medication safety guidelines and best practices.Advocate for medication safety initiatives within the network. (10%)

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to promote medication safety. (10%)

• Facilitates a Just Culture approach through Medication Safety. (10%)

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

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Q UALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Doctorate degree in Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

• 10 years of extensive experience in medication safety and clinical pharmacology.

Preferred

• None

SKILLS:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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Pay Range Minimum:

$1.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$999.00

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Req ID: J256655