Medical Director Pharmacy, Therapeutics, & Medication Safety

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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QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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