Medical Director Pharmacy, Therapeutics, & Medication Safety

Highmark Health Medical Director Pharmacy, Therapeutics, & Medication Safety - Lincoln, Nebraska

This role leads a Pharmacology & Therapeutics Committee and serves as a Medication Safety Champion. Responsibilities include reviewing drug proposals, chairing meetings to determine formulary changes, and maintaining objectivity. The role involves analyzing medication safety data, leading weekly network calls using a Just Culture approach, conducting Root Cause Analyses for adverse events, and advocating for improved medication safety practices to enhance medication safety and efficacy within the network.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pharmacology & Therapeutics Committee (35%) :
• 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.
• 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.
• Medication Safety Champion (35%) :
• Analyze medication safety data and identify trends.
• Prepare agendas and materials for network weekly medication safety meetings.
• Conduct and coordinate weekly calls with network stakeholders utilizing a Just Culture approach.
• Discuss medication safety concerns, updates, and best practices.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among network members.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS : Required :

Preferred : None

SKILLS :

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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.

Pay Range : Minimum : $1.00

Maximum : $999.00

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