About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for medication safety and quality programs, identifying opportunities to improve the safety of medication-use systems, and developing error-prevention strategies targeted to reduce patient safety risks. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team for guiding the design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of safe medication systems within the organization. Participates in the development and implementation of Pharmacy Services goals and objectives, policies, and procedures. The Medication Safety and Quality Officer is viewed as a system stakeholder and champion for all medication safety initiatives and works independently and collaboratively to investigate, implement, and monitor medication safety initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy. Advanced degree (Masters or PharmD) preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
NC Pharmacy License required
Three years of experience post Pharmacy Residency training, such as Drug Information, Pharmacy Administration, Pharmacy Practice or a Medication Safety Fellowship/Residency. Five years of experience in medication use, medication safety management, or specialty training in medication safety management may substitute for the residency requirement.
Other Information
Full time with benefits
First shift only
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Tina Roach, BS, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email: (url removed)
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