Informatics Specialist - Pharmacist
About the Role
This position contributes knowledge of pharmacy practice, safe medication use, clinical decision making, and an understanding of health information technology to guide and lead in the design, usability, and optimization of medication management within the electronic health record, medication alerts and decision support, automated dispensing cabinets, and integrated smart pumps. The role is instrumental in safe medication strategy-related projects, ensuring data quality, best practices, and avoiding medication-related harm.
You will collaborate with healthcare executives, providers, pharmacists, nurses, and other key stakeholders to improve multifaceted workflows and implement efficient technology solutions that enhance patient safety and end-user experience. This role works closely with informatics leadership, pharmacy leadership, nursing, IS applications, quality, business intelligence, clinical decision support teams, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, usability, and optimization of medication management within the electronic health record (EHR), including medication alerts, decision support, automated dispensing cabinets, and integrated smart pumps.
- Drive safe medication strategy projects to ensure data quality, best practices, and prevention of medication-related harm.
- Collaborate with healthcare executives, providers, pharmacists, nurses, and other stakeholders to improve workflows and implement technology solutions that enhance patient safety and user experience.
- Work closely with informatics leadership, pharmacy leadership, nursing, IS applications, quality, business intelligence, and clinical decision support teams.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (PharmD preferred).
- 3+ years of experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience with pharmacy applications, pharmacy informatics, EHR, data, and reporting (preferred).
- Experience with Epic EHR (preferred).
- Strong medication and pharmacy operations knowledge, including ordering, dispensing, administration, and diversion workflows.
- Experience working on patient safety initiatives related to pharmacy/EMR.
- Current licensure as a registered pharmacist (required upon hire).
- Epic certification must be successfully obtained within 90 days after completion of the last class.
Benefits
At Piedmont Healthcare, you'll enjoy a shared purpose, recognition for your contributions, and support from leaders invested in your success. Comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your current needs and help you plan for the future, including wellness programs.