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DCH Health System · 1 month ago

Pharmacy Informatics Specialist

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

DCH Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Informatics Specialist to enhance medication management through the development and implementation of pharmacy information systems. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the optimal use of medications and improving clinical workflows.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with pharmacy leaders, patient care teams, as well as IT and other Informatics teams to develop, implement, and coordinate standardization of information system policies and procedures

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

Participate and provide 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

Monitor and oversee the performance of the pharmacy information systems to ensure it is functioning correctly and meeting the organizational needs

Perform validation on changes, upgrades, or modifications to the current integrated information system with coordination with other Informatics teams

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

Effectively receives, investigates and resolves issues reported by staff, providers and pharmacy leadership related to software, workflows and/or processes

Develops training materials and other tools to assist the pharmacy leadership team in utilizing drug usage and other analytical reports and will provide troubleshooting assistance

Leads or participates in interdisciplinary committee(s), with a focus on IT solutions for improving medication management

Assist 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

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

Qualification

Pharmacy InformaticsClinical Workflow ProcessesASHP Informatics CertificationMeditechMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

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

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

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

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