General Responsibilities: + Demonstrate knowledge of standards and regulations and maintains proper documentation. Assure readiness with all regulatory agencies and compliance with department, hospital, and AHS policies and procedures. + Assist in the documentation, implementation, and monitoring of medication and patient safety initiatives. + Maintain safe and efficient operations and workflow in the pharmacy and related areas. + Support the departmental goals by directly assisting team members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities. + Communicate effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among team members. + Perform orientation of employees in all job functions and cross-trains when necessary + Provide continual training and cross training to employees on new job functions, equipment, and technology. + Actively participate in annual evaluations and works with team members throughout the year handling performance, discipline issues and career advancement opportunities. + Participate in quality, safety and other project work related to medication management. + Support the pharmacist-in-charge in the vision and department goals, assist team members and is being flexible in roles and responsibilities. + Collaborative member of pharmacy leadership team assisting with departmental initiatives Medication Safety + Develop, implement, oversee programs designed to ensure the safe use of medications within the healthcare setting. + Identify, mitigate medication-related risks, conducts safety audits, educates healthcare professionals on safe medication practices, and collaborates with various departments to enhance patient safety. + Establish policies and procedures to promote safe medication practices. + Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the medication safety program. + Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential medication safety issues. + Analyze medication error reports and adverse drug events to determine root causes. + Develop and implement strategies to prevent medication errors and enhance patient safety. + Provide education and training to healthcare professionals on medication safety practices. + Develop educational materials and conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions. + Participate in interdisciplinary committees and workgroups focused on patient safety and quality improvement. + Collect, analyze, and report data on medication errors, adverse drug events, and near misses. + Use data to identify trends and areas for improvement in medication safety. Prepare regular reports and presentations for pharmacy leadership and other stakeholders. + Ensure compliance with all relevant medication safety regulations and standards. Education/Experience + Graduated from accredited school of pharmacy required + Current NJ Board of Pharmacy license required + 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience with leadership assignments preferred + Experience in medication safety or quality improvement for medication and patient safety ABOUT US At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: + Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ + Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ + Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ + Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ + Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ + Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ + CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ + Atlantic Home Care and Hospice + Atlantic Mobile Health + Atlantic Rehabilitation We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: + 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years + Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare + 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare + 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review + Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP + Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) + One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine + One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine + Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets + NJ Sustainable Business Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report. Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year. Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH). EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.