State Licensed Pharmacy Quality Specialist

Job Summary

To enhance patient care and safety, the full-time State Licensed Pharmacy Quality Specialist will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, promote guidelines, provide education, and lead quality improvement initiatives in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Ensures patient compliance with high-risk medications through various techniques and interacts with third-party payers to uphold quality measures
• Conducts medication reconciliation for patients transitioning to post-acute care and provides data on medication use to healthcare providers
• Participates in educational efforts and research projects related to quality and safety in pharmacy practice

Required qualifications

• Current licensure as a pharmacist in the relevant state(s) where services are provided
• Advanced degree (Master of Public Health or equivalent) preferred
• Completion of residency training or a minimum of three years of pharmacist experience
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives and medication management
• Ability to conduct and lead research projects in quality and safety arenas