System Informatics Pharmacist Specialist
Job Description:
- Uses knowledge of information technology (IT), automation systems and medication-use process to improve patient care by supporting technologies that lead to safer, more cost-effective medication use
- Includes automation and technology systems management, management of projects, and training and education
- Supports pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members as the resource for requests related to pharmacy system changes
- Works with Manager of Pharmacy Automation and other BH leaders to implement, integrate, and maintain evidence-based and regulatory standards of clinical/operational pharmacy services
- Provides onsite professional consultative oversight to the maintenance, upgrading, evaluation, and implementation of pharmacy computer software systems and automation
- Supports pharmacy information software applications and pharmacy automation
- Manages and leads the pharmacy’s informatics and technology/automation enhancement initiatives
- Coordinates and manages the implications of automation and technology associated with the medication use process
- Ensures integration, standardization and maintenance of pharmacy technology/automation systems
- Analyzes systems and operations involved with medication storage, preparation, and distribution to ensure cost-effective and optimal delivery of medication therapy
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy
- Kentucky Board of Pharmacy and Indiana Board of Pharmacy license or willing and eligible to achieve within 12 months of hire
- At least 2 years hospital pharmacy experience (or similar experience) required
- Pharmacy automation experience preferred
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-2 residency in Pharmacy Informatics (or similar experience) preferred
- Proficiency with Omnicell/Parata, EPIC, and other pharmacy related technologies preferred.
Benefits:
- Equal Employment Opportunity employer
- Drug-free workplace