Pharmacy Quality and Regulatory Specialist

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Summary

Responsible for the coordination of the pharmacy quality and regulatory programs. Plans, gathers, measures and analyzing data and quality metrics. Conducts accreditation and regulatory tasks/activities and collaborates with pharmacy leadership to incorporate accreditation and regulatory standards into pharmacy operations for the departments/areas assigned.

Location (e.g. remote or on-site): On-Site

DHS Background Study Required? No

License/Certification/Registration required? Yes

Required License and Certifications: *Active health-care related professional registration or licensure (e.g., Registered Pharmacist, Registered Nurse, Registered Pharmacy Technician)

Preferred License and Certifications: *Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) *Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) *Healthcare accreditation-related certification

Education: *Associate's degree required *Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience (required): *3 years of healthcare experience in pharmacy, quality, accreditation, patient safety, or related healthcare field

Experience (preferred): *Epic experience, including Epic Willow Ambulatory *Experience and participation in cross-functional, interdisciplinary, or system-level initiatives *5 years experience in pharmacy, preferred in the ambulatory setting (specialty pharmacy, home/ambulatory infusion) *Demonstrated experience supporting accreditation surveys, regulatory compliance activities, or quality improvement programs within and healthcare setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: *Strong and professional communication skills, with ability to articulate clearly and effectively with stakeholders *Analytical and problem-solving skills: capable of drawing unbiased conclusions and formulating actionable plans based on qualitative and quantitative data *Adaptability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously, with attention to detail and follow-up/follow through skills *Effective problem-solving skills

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, 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.