Medical Director Pharmacy, Therapeutics, & Medication Safety - Highmark Health
Dover, DE
About the Job
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.
.
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.
_Disclaimer:_ _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
_Compliance Requirement_ _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Pay Range Minimum:
$1.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$999.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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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.
.
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.
_Disclaimer:_ _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
_Compliance Requirement_ _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Pay Range Minimum:
$1.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$999.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
EEO is The Law
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( _https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf_ )
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J256655
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