Montefiore Einstein Technology · 1 month ago
Director Medication Compliance & Regulatory
100 Corporate Boulevard
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMontefiore Einstein Technology is seeking a Director of Medication Compliance & Regulatory who will be responsible for the strategic oversight and advancement of the medication safety and compliance program across the health system. This role involves leading initiatives to identify medication-related risks and ensuring compliance with regulations to improve patient outcomes.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Leads the development and oversight of a comprehensive medication safety improvement program, including the proactive analysis and trending of pharmacy-related data to support hospital-wide safety initiatives
Providing leadership and/or participating in medication safety committees and be responsible for communicating vertically and horizontally to all constituents
Provides strategic direction to ensure that pharmacy clinical services are delivered in full compliance with medication standards established by federal and state regulatory agencies, as well as Joint Commission accreditation requirements
Leads the development of pharmacy-focused safety and compliance scorecards and dashboard indicators, in collaboration with medical, nursing, and hospital leadership, to monitor and track adherence to established medication safety goals and performance benchmarks
Establishes and implements a structured pharmacy-focused executive rounding process that supports medication safety and compliance through operational excellence
Leads the implementation of proactive and reactive medication safety and compliance initiatives, including active participation in root cause analyses (RCA)
Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and if necessary discipline/ terminate, personnel reporting to the position
Developing, reviewing and implementing written policies and procedures
Proactively communicating with and educating leadership and staff regarding medication safety and compliance initiatives and activities
Establish and maintain a patient/customer service-oriented philosophy for Medication Safety and compliance and their dealings with all patients/customers
Qualification
Required
PharmD
Valid NYS Pharmacist license and registration
Candidates must possess comprehensive knowledge of healthcare operations, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in medication safety/compliance within a large, complex healthcare environment that includes both faculty and private practice providers
Additionally, three (3) years of direct experience in accreditation/regulatory affairs, performance improvement, and/or medication safety is required
Candidates must demonstrate expert-level understanding of medication safety principles and practices, with proven experience leading initiatives across the full continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings
Proficiency in performance improvement methodologies such as PDSA cycles, LEAN techniques, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles is essential
Preferred
Certification in medication safety, quality, or risk management (e.g., CPPS, CPHQ) and/or completion of a fellowship in patient safety or pharmacy practice is highly desirable
Experience in an academic medical center is preferred
Familiarity with medical and pharmacy education, including engagement with residents and trainees, is strongly preferred
Company
Montefiore Einstein Technology
Montefiore Einstein Technology began a cultural transition from a provider of IT services and support to an integral component of Montefiore Medical Center/Systems and its affiliates located in the Bronx, Westchester, and Rockland Counties, with our focus on Customer Service and meeting Montefiore’s Health Systems Mission, Vision, and Values.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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