Pharmacist (Informatics)

About the role

This position is located in the Pharmacy Department within the Phoenix Service Unit, in Parker, AZ and Fort Duchesne, UT. The incumbent serves as a Pharmacist with specialization in clinical informatics applications; coordinating the implementation, management, program development, and clinical development of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other clinical packages. Reports to the Chief of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Helps with the local setup and maintenance of clinical software.
• Analyzes and evaluates processes related to information flow and serves as a liaison between service lines concerning these processes to ensure appropriate and accurate data flow.
• Trains providers and other system users, on a continuous basis, to incorporate new technology into their daily practice, along with developing tools to enhance appropriate and accurate documentation and promotion of the importance of data validity and data security to all system users.
• Serves as an outpatient pharmacist providing on-site pharmaceutical support, such include, but not limited to: accurate filling and dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter medications, advise patients and nursing staff on dosage regimens, side effects and storage requirements; and interview patient/proxy to ascertain significant past and current medical and medication history.

Requirements

Conditions of employment: Selectee may be subject to a probationary period. U.S. Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Recommends new systems and processes to improve the pharmacy department operations.
• Ensures that pharmaceutical related electronic and informatic systems comply with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Compiles data and prepares complex administrative and management reports.
• Serves as a liaison to the pharmacy department, and educates the pharmacy staff on new system functionalities and features.