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Medication Safety & Quality Program Lead
- BrightSpring Health Services (Louisville, KY)
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Our Company
PharMerica
Overview
TheMedication Safety and Quality Improvement Pharmacistserves as a key contributor in advancing medication-use safety and quality outcomes across the pharmacy network. This role focuses on analyzing quality occurrences, supporting error prevention strategies, and collaborating with pharmacy teams to promote best practices in patient safety and operational excellence. The individual in this role will work cross-functionally with leadership and frontline teams to identify risks, implement process improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
We’re looking for aPharmD‑trained professionalready to make an impact! If you have3–5 years of experiencein pharmacy practice, medication safety, or quality improvement, we want to hear from you. Bonus points if you hold aCPPS or CPHQ certification— it’s a great way to stand out!
On-site at headquarters in Louisville, KY with 10% Travel
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
We Offer
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts • Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Employee Discounts • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Time Off & Holidays
Responsibilities
+ Supports the design and implementation of medication safety and quality improvement initiatives that reduce errors and enhance patient outcomes
+ Conducts medication-use reviews, analyze adverse events and near-misses, and identify system-level improvement opportunities
+ Assists in developing and maintaining safety dashboards, performance metrics, and data tracking tools
+ Partners with pharmacy teams to ensure adherence to standardized safety practices and quality protocols
+ Participates in root cause analyses, document findings, and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions
+ Researches and apply national best practices, guidelines, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISMP, CMS)
+ Collaborates with learning and development teams to create and deliver staff education on medication safety principles and error prevention
+ Prepares clear, data-informed reports and presentations to communicate outcomes and recommendations to leadership
+ Supervisory Responsibility: No
Qualifications
+ Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
+ Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pharmacy practice, medication safety, or quality improvement.
+ Certification in patient safety or quality improvement (e.g., CPPS, CPHQ) preferred.
+ Strong understanding of regulatory standards relevant to medication-use processes.
+ Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and interpret clinical and operational data.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
+ Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.
+ Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
+ Collaboration and influence without authority.
+ Accountability and follow-through.
+ Professional judgment and critical problem-solving.
+ Percentage of Travel: 0-25%
To perform this role will require frequently sitting, standing, walking, and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasionally reaching, and climbing (stairs/ladders). The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 1-10 lbs
About our Line of Business
PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies, offering unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visitwww.pharmerica.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/PharMericaCorp) ,LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmerica) , andX (https://x.com/PharMericaCorp) .
ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at [email protected] .
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Job LocationsUS-KY-LOUISVILLE
ID 2025-179118
Line of Business PharMerica
Position Type Full-Time
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