Pharmacist

Company: Tenet Desert
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Tenet Desert is seeking a Pharmacist for a job in Palm Springs, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Pharmacist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Staff /n Shift: Days /n Job type: Full Time /n Hours: 8HR Dayshift/ 40HRS Per Week /n /n GENERAL DUTIES: /n The Medication Safety Officer (MSO) is a detail-oriented pharmacist who promotes safe and high-quality medication use across the acute care setting. MSO Pharmacist plays a vital role in identifying system vulnerabilities, driving performance improvement initiatives, and collaborating closely with frontline clinicians to enhance patient safety. MSO Pharmacist serves as a clinical and operational resource for medication-related safety practices while leading data analysis, event review, and the development of system-wide safety strategies. Furthermore, MSO Pharmacist uses critical thinking skills and exercises independent decision-making as needed for the provision of safe and rational medication therapy. In addition, the MSO Pharmacist works to uphold all department-related policies and procedures with close attention to medication management duties mandated by the Joint Commission and applicable regulations. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: Medication Safety & Quality Improvement • Leads root cause analyses, failure mode and effects analyses (FMEAs), and medication event investigations. • Monitors and trends medication safety data using internal and external reporting systems. • Identifies at-risk processes and implements strategies to reduce medication errors and adverse drug events. • Works closely with the pharmacy director and managers, in any capacity, to facilitate medication safety-related initiatives. • Analyzes utilization metrics, safety trends, and performance indicators. • Designs and implements an appropriate pharmacotherapeutic plan to address the identified problem(s). • Oversees the Medication Safety Committee and revises Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) dashboard based on medication error trends. Clinical & Operational Collaboration • Effectively communicates with colleagues, physicians, nurses, hospital leadership, and other members of the healthcare team to optimize medication-use workflows and improve patient safety. • Evaluates and updates ordersets, smart pump libraries, automated dispensing cabinet configurations, and EHR decision support when deemed appropriate. • Collaborates with pharmacy informatics on implementing and validating medication-use technology. • Supports safe transitions of care and implements best practices for high-risk medications. • Maintains knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations to include but not limited inventory and drug shortages. • Demonstrates independent leadership and professionalism with respect to the oversight of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy interns. Contributes to department research/project for both pharmacy students and residents. • Staffs main pharmacy at a minimum of two (2) shifts per month, or as needed at the discretion of the pharmacy director or manager. Policy, Education & Compliance • Develops and updates medication safety policies, protocols, guidelines, and standardized procedures. • Provides education and training to clinical staff on safe medication practices. • Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, USP, ISMP, California Board of Pharmacy, and other regulatory/benchmarking standards. • Actively contributes to the value of The Pharmacy Team by helping peers and co-workers to improve services with education, comments, suggestions, and a positive attitude. Required: 1. Has a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from an ACPE-accredited university (may consider RPh with extensive work experience) 2. Possesses a valid CA pharmacist’s license (maintain current at all times) 3. Has a minimum of two (2) years of hospital pharmacy experience, equivalent clinical practice experience such as PGY1 residency, medication safety related role, or leadership/management role. 4. Current American Heart Association BLS or within 30 days of hire (maintain current at all times) Preferred: 1. PGY2 Residency in Medication Safety, Pharmacy Administration, Pharmacy Informatics, or related specialty. 2. Experience with medication event reporting systems (e.g., RL6, MIDAS, Quantros). 3. Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma, performance improvement tools, and safety science principles. 4. Strong communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project management skills. 5. Proficient with Cerner, Omnicell, and familiar with Microsoft applications ie: Word, Excel LI-TM2 Tenet Desert Job ID 2503034888. Posted job title: Pharmacist - Medication Safety Officer

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