Medication Safety Officer (Pharmacist)

Summary JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Responsible for the coordination of activities involving medication safety in the organization. Provides leadership for medication safety event reporting and response, educates providers and staff on the system-based causes for medication errors, communicates best practices regarding effective medication safety strategies to others within the system and interfaces with hospital site and system pharmacy and quality representatives on medication safety issues. Responsible for review, analysis and trending of all medication safety events for the system (medication errors and adverse drug events (ADEs)) and participation in any root cause analysis involving a medication event as well as creation or review/revision of patient care policies that impact the safe use of medications. Elevates the importance of medication safety at Samaritan. Provides leadership and accountability for compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards set forth by DNV, DEA, OBOP, USP, FDA, and OIG. Leads drug diversion monitoring program in collaboration with site pharmacy managers, nursing and quality leadership.  Performs pharmacist staffing responsibilities.   DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Pharmacy Administration provides leadership and direction to the various pharmacy departments and programs at SHS. These include inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, Medication Management and pharmacy residency programs as well as 340B operations. We are staffed with seasoned pharmacists and technicians who help optimize pharmaceutical care throughout our SHS service area. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure required. One (1) of the following required: Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency. Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited residency in pharmacy practice plus one (1) year clinical practice experience in hospital or health system pharmacy practice.   Two (2) years clinical practice experience in hospital or health system pharmacy practice.  Pharmacist In Charge experience preferred. Completion of an ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Residency Program preferred. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management. Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Critical thinking - Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions. Communication and team building - Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 - 100% of the time) CLIMB - LADDER   LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs    CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds  CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds  KNEEL (on knees)  CRAWL (hands & knees) SIT  STAND  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE  WALK - INCLINE  CLIMB - STAIRS    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54")40 - 60 Lbs    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)    SQUAT Repetitive   BEND FORWARD at waist    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting   ROTATE TRUNK Standing    ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY REACH - Forward  REACH - Upward  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists    PUSH (60 or more pounds force)    PULL (60 or more pounds force) LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds    FINGER DEXTERITY   PINCH Fingers    GRASP Hand/Fist None specified

Created: 2026-04-03