Pharmacy Informatics Specialist ($12,000 sign on bonus for full-time new hire)

About the role

The Pharmacy Informatics Specialist collaborates with pharmacy leaders, patient care teams, IT, and other Informatics teams to develop, implement, and coordinate standardization of information system policies and procedures to promote the safe, efficient, and optimal use of medications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pharmacy leaders, patient care teams, IT, and other Informatics teams to develop, implement, and coordinate standardization of information system policies and procedures to promote the safe, efficient, and optimal use of medications.
• Participate in organizational committees and serve as an expert Pharmacy Informatics resource, providing guidance and perspective on the design and development of pharmacy information systems to ensure that implementations support and enhance patient care, as well as the organization’s operational and strategic priorities.
• Monitor and oversee the performance of the pharmacy information systems to ensure it is functioning correctly and meeting the organizational needs.
• Participates and provides clinical input during pharmacy applications system review, design, development/build, testing, validation, and implementation to support enhancement of pharmacy information systems and end-user optimization.
• Develops and maintains a strong, effective working relationship with pharmacy leaders and staff, as well as IT staff and other Informatics teams to ensure design application changes meet the organizational needs.
• Ensures that all pharmacy related changes are communicated to the pharmacy leadership team in a timely manner.
• Provides pharmacy education materials, at the elbow support, and training of EHR functionality and clinical workflows to support pharmacy educational needs and adoption.
• Participates in informatics on-call coverage to ensure medication-related processes are supported at all times.
• Leads or participates in interdisciplinary committee(s), with a focus on IT solutions for improving medication management such as OMT, Operational Change Management, etc., and communicates all follow-ups with identified stakeholders.
• Assists with process improvement activities, on-site training of staff; and IT-related patient safety opportunities to include but not limited to Pharmacy team requests for IT changes; RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effect Analysis) team participation for pharmacy related IT issues; Daily review of e-mail requests and tickets; TJC (The Joint Commission) readiness assistance; Updates to IV pump safety libraries; Maintenance of dose range checking, dose capping, auto-verification and accurate order sets and order strings; Assist development of medication safety rules within the EMR; pro-active ADE (Adverse Drug Events) identification; Implementation of new technologies [e.g. IV Prep, Bluesight] or assisting with expansion of current technology [e.g.. Profile ADCs].
• Other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as assigned, including such activities as checking and addressing barcode issues; rekeying incorrect orders, working with pharmacists, physicians and nurses across the health system on IT medication-related opportunities, and working with system pharmacy buyers.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of pharmacy with a BS or PharmD degree and licensed in the State of Alabama by reciprocity or examination.
• Must be fully licensed in Alabama within 60 days of hire.
• Must have a controlled substances certificate valid in the State of Alabama for the current year.
• 2 years or more of experience in pharmacy practice to include 1 year in hospital pharmacy setting or completion of a PGY1/PGY2 program within the past 12 months is required.
• Previous participation and/or leadership in a hospital committee preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical workflow processes and performance improvements to support clinical practices.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed with excellent organization, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in using Meditech and/or previous experience in Pharmacy Informatics is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, and manage multiple projects with strong prioritizing skills.
• Evidence of commitment to enhance professional growth and development through participation in continued educational programs, current literature, meetings, and trainings.
• Strong Critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office - basic skills preferred (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Exhibits interpersonal skills and abilities to deal effectively with all levels of personnel.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• An ASHP Informatics certification will be required within 18 months for any Pharmacy Informatics Specialist hired prior to November 17, 2023. Any Pharmacy Informatics Specialist hired after November 17, 2023, an ASHP Informatics certification will be required within 2 years of hire.

Skills

• Strong understanding of clinical workflow processes and performance improvements to support clinical practices.
• Strong Critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office - basic skills preferred (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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