Pharmacy Program Manager - Medication Safety and Compliance
About the Role
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.
About the Locations
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (PSVMC) is a 523-bed community teaching hospital and tertiary referral center. PSVMC is renowned for its many centers of excellence, including Providence Heart Institute, Providence Neuroscience Institute, and Providence Center For Health Care Ethics. Its maternity services are highly regarded, and it is home to the world's most advanced operating room suite for brain tumors, with the West Coast's only movable intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging.
Providence Seaside Hospital (PSH) is a 25-bed critical access hospital with full accreditation by the Joint Commission. It offers primary and specialty care, general surgery, radiology, diagnostic imaging, pathology, and emergency medicine 24/7. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountain Range, PSH is recognized as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization, reflecting its commitment to a positive, supportive, and empowering environment for nurses and care teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree: Graduate from an accredited College of Pharmacy or Master's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD in Pharmacy.
- Oregon Pharmacist License (required upon hire).
- 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent residency experience.
Benefits
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Life insurance and disability insurance.
- Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
- Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $83.92 - $134.17 per hour. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Schedule
Full-Time / Day Shift