Quality Assurance

QA Pharmacist – Quality Assurance & Medication Safety

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and clinically driven QA Pharmacist to ensure medication safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across all prescribing and medication-related processes within our organization. This role focuses on chart audits, medication reviews, adherence to clinical guidelines, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to support high-quality, compliant in-home patient care.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, regulatory knowledge, and a passion for improving medication management standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Review and audit medication orders, prescriptions, and treatment plans for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness.
• Identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, therapeutic duplications, and dosing errors.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines and best practices in medication management.
• Provide medication-related clinical recommendations and support to healthcare providers as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe and effective pharmacotherapy.

Chart Audits & Regulatory Compliance

• Conduct regular chart audits focused on medication documentation, prescribing standards, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Monitor adherence to payer policies and quality standards.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective action plans.
• Support internal and external audit readiness activities.

Quality Improvement & Process Development

• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to medication safety and prescribing practices.
• Develop and implement audit tools, tracking mechanisms, and reporting metrics.
• Assist in creating and updating medication management policies and procedures.
• Provide education and training to staff on medication safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• 2+ years of clinical, quality assurance, or medication safety experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations.
• Experience with chart audits and regulatory compliance in home health or value-based care settings preferred.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in home health, managed care, or population health.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of quality metrics and performance improvement methodologies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person