Description
Job Description
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Informatics Coordinator for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. Hourly compensation starts at $60.77, more depending on experience.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.
Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work timeJOB SUMMARY
Facilitates the provision of pharmaceutical care through the effective use of available information technologies; plans, develops, coordinates and updates Pharmacy Department inpatient and outpatient electronic information systems; ensures all systems are properly integrated; facilitates department distribution and clinical activities. Performs Pharmacist work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Provides all levels of service of a Pharmacist including staffing if necessary.
* Participates actively in teams with leadership to maximize department productivity both clinically and operationally. Advises the leadership team on technology matters relating to long-range planning, budgeting, and program development and needs assessment; maintains close communication with leadership to ensure effective advocacy of technology issues at the leadership level.
* Acts as Department Compliance Officer with responsibility to maintain compliance with all relevant regulations; responsible for interfacing with Patient Financial Services department to maximize reimbursement and to ensure timely and accurate billing from all department systems.
* Responsible for training in use of organization and department technologies; tracks performance and progress of caregiver, provider, and leadership understanding/usage. Provides progress reports on new hires and on-going competencies to appropriate leadership.
* Mentors Pharmacist Residents in their Pharmacy Informatics Rotations.
* Acts as an emergency back-up pharmacy manager when other pharmacy leadership are not available.
* Assists management in Continuous Quality Improvement processes including action management and Medication Utilization Review through expertise with all available data mining reports.
* Acts as primary department representative to information systems consultant; works closely with department leadership to ensure department goals are achieved through maximized IS talent and resources.
* Interfaces with leadership and caregivers outside the department, individually and as part of teams as required to support and maximize use of organizational and pharmacy technology.
* Develops policies and procedures for the effective and efficient use of departmental technology systems to include planning for appropriate backup contingencies in the event of system downtimes.
* Effectively coordinate personal, organizational, IS Consultant and vendor resources to troubleshoot system issues as they arise in the best manner possible.
* Tests all new systems and system updates to identify and report defects prior to implementation; communicates regularly with vendors of existing systems to maximize system utilization and to facilitate system improvements, enhancements or to resolve system defects.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
* Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS is required. PharmD degree or RPhD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy is preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
* Minimum of 3 years in a hospital clinical environment; pharmacy information system experience.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
* Current State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor Licensure is required.
OTHER SKILLS:
* Practical experience in clinical pharmacy to manage technology as required.
* Knowledge of clinical processes and the impact of technology to the provision of Pharmaceutical Care required.
* Knowledge of pharmacology and issues related to appropriate and accurate dispensing of medication to patients.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to analyze/problem solve
* Strong organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team
* Computer skills to include ability to provide application of computer technology to a full-service health system pharmacy
* Ability to train staff
* Proven leadership ability
REGIONAL/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES
* Washington State: Pharmacist Preceptor Licensure is required.
* SEAR: Prefer working knowledge of pharmaceutical informatics for Pharmacy position.
PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
* Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
* Ability to lift objects weighing 25 lbs. or less.
* Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.
* Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
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