Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Medication Safety

at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Job Details
Why ChristianaCare?
ChristianaCare is one of the nation's most innovative health systems, committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care. We are seeking a highly motivated Medication Safety Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to lead and advance medication safety initiatives across our acute care pharmacy environments. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, influence system-wide safety practices, and drive continuous improvement in patient care.

The Medication Safety Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and oversight of pharmacy-related medication safety programs throughout ChristianaCare, with a primary focus on acute care settings. Working closely with Pharmacy Leadership, this individual will lead efforts to optimize medication-use safety, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and operational performance across the health system.

Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain medication safety policies, procedures, and best practices in collaboration with Pharmacy Leadership.
Provide oversight of medication-related order sets and clinical decision support tools within computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems to ensure medication safety standards are met.
Ensure alignment with nationally recognized medication safety standards and best practices, including guidance from organizations such as ASHP and ISMP.
Conduct audits, assessments, and inspections to identify medication safety risks and opportunities for improvement.
Investigate, analyze, and report medication errors, near misses, and adverse drug events.
Lead departmental medication safety initiatives and projects, monitoring outcomes and reporting findings to Pharmacy Leadership.
Serve as a medication safety expert during regulatory surveys and accreditation activities.
Provide proactive consultation and reporting on medication safety issues throughout the health system.
Represent Pharmacy Services on multidisciplinary committees and organizational initiatives as appropriate.
Lead the Department of Pharmacy's Medication Safety related committee(s)
Collect, analyze, and interpret medication safety data from multiple sources to identify trends and drive improvement efforts.
Develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency while reducing the potential for medication-related errors.
Foster a culture of safety through leadership, collaboration, and role modeling.
Assist in the education and precepting of pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.
Deliver accredited and non-accredited educational programs for pharmacists, providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging medication safety trends, regulations, and industry standards.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders while promoting a respectful and professional work environment.
Adhere to all organizational and departmental safety standards and promptly report unsafe conditions or practices.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience (minimum three years of acute care pharmacy practice).
ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience (minimum three years of acute care pharmacy experience in addition to PGY1 residency or equivalent experience).
Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Delaware or eligibility for Delaware pharmacist licensure through reciprocity.

Preferred Qualifications
Board Certification (e.g., BCPS or other relevant specialty certification).

Certification Requirement
Must obtain one of the following medication safety-related certifications within 24 months of hire:
ASHP Medication Safety Certificate
Certified Medication Safety Officer (AMIHM)
AHRQ Medication Safety Certificate
Or other approved equivalent certification

Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a collaborative pharmacy leader with a passion for patient safety, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in acute care practice, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement across the medication-use system.

ChristianaCare Offers:
Comprehensive firstday coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous PTO plan with the option to roll over or cash out unused time
12 weeks of paid parental leave, after one year of service
Two Retirement Plans: 403(b) with competitive employer match and a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Not-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Pharmacy Board Certification reimbursement

Join ChristianaCare and help shape the future of medication safety while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes every day!

Hourly Pay Range: $65.25 - $104.41

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Post End DateJul 31, 2026

EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.