Clinical Informatics Pharmacist

SUMMARY:

Works in the build, implementation, troubleshooting, support of automation and technology to optimize pharmacy practice, pharmacy systems, and the medication-use process.  Specializes in the medication process, from ordering to administration, and is responsible for effective process design, development, and implementation of the Electronic Medical Record and Clinical Decision Support. Supports pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other clinicians as the resource for requests related to EMR and pharmacy system changes and additions. Provides EMR related staff education and training. 

This individual also assists in the broader process of clinical systems implementation, problem identification and resolution through coordination and collaboration among physicians, clinical staff and Information Technology to ensure Pharmacy systems are interoperable and coordinated with the core systems in use.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Works in the build, implementation, integration, and maintenance of automation and technology to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.

Assures appropriate testing of all integrated applications.

Ensures that knowledge-based information, which includes the scientific literature of healthcare, is appropriately considered and evaluated prior to implementation of software changes.

Participates in development, monitoring, and evaluation of decision support for continuous improvement, particularly for medications.

Partners with clinicians to identify and facilitate advanced clinical decision support implementation within the electronic medical record in order to meet clinical goals.

Participates in functional testing for human factors issues before and after system upgrades and improvements.

Assists in order set management: Development and maintenance of overall principles for safe design and use of order sets, with a focus on medications.

Development and maintenance of standard order set clinical content, standards, patient safety principles, and evidence based practice guidelines.

Promotes effective communication concerning medication use applications.

Assumes responsibility for the timely dissemination of information as related to pharmacy automation and technology.

Participates as a member of interdepartmental committees when requested and imparts knowledge related to pharmacy automation and technology.

Actively participates in the development, prioritization, and determination of core clinical decision-support systems.

Ensures pharmacy systems are compliant with and support regulatory guidelines to include state and federal rules and regulations, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services and recognized pharmacy practice standards.

Provides support for pharmacy residency research activities.

Provides support to medical staff and allied health professionals for drug utilization data gathering and analysis.

Provides support for internal audits, billing and financial analysis.

Participates in quality projects and on assigned committees to provide expertise on using the clinical information system to achieve goals.

Participates in the orientation, education, and mentoring of new staff as needed.

Designs and implements quality improvement changes to the organization’s medication-use system.

Oversees work of Pyxis Specialists and Application Specialists III that they directly work with

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an AACP-accredited College of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s Degree from an AACP-accredited College of Pharmacy.  

EXPERIENCE:  None required. Four (4) years’ experience as a hospital pharmacist strongly preferred.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current Arizona Pharmacist license upon hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Detail oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex problems and address issues through the use of a combination of delivered and custom-developed tools
• Experienced in clinical systems implementations and support including system configuration, custom development, maintenance and software upgrades
• Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients and/or their representatives, and the general public.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents or logarithms.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, single or multiple regressions, determination of test reliability and validity, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism, (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.