Pharmacy Quality Assurance Coordinator

Pharmacy Quality Assurance Coordinator (Pharmacist 4)

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Quality Assurance Coordinator (Pharmacist 4).

Work Schedule

• Full-Time / 40 hours per week
• Day Shifts

Position Highlights

• Direct, develop, implement and evaluate quality assurance programs across UW Medicine Pharmacies.
• Responsibilities include working with area managers to design and implement quality assurance policies and standards in accordance with the pharmacy department's standard operating procedures.
• The position requires working independently in a highly efficient and organized manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead UW Medicine Department of Pharmacy's quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and system expectations governing pharmaceutical services.
• Develop, implement and maintain, in collaboration with pharmacy managers, training programs, and competency assessments for pharmacy personnel.
• Compose and implement reporting of key performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities
• Proactively lead hospital-wide preparation for regulatory body surveys and investigations, ensuring continuous preparedness.
• Lead projects related to process improvement and regulatory requirements
• Maintain thorough knowledge of technical advances and current practice standards in quality assurance.
• Create and maintain policies and standard operating procedures for the UW Medicine pharmacy department.
• Assume other responsibilities in the management of the pharmacy department quality assurance program as delegated.

Desired

• Prior experience leading a health-system quality assurance program.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and collaborating effectively in a health-system environment.

Required Position Qualifications

Three years experience in pharmacy practice. Months spent in the completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists accredited residency training program may substitute month-for-month for the experience.

Legal Requirement

State of Washington Pharmacist License

Condition of Employment

UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.

About UW Medical Center-Montlake

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

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About UW Medicine Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $162,672.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $232,728.00 annual

Other Compensation: -

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Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.