Informatics Pharmacist (Healthcare)

Job Summary

The Informatics Pharmacist applies knowledge of medication use processes and information systems to improve patient safety, patient outcomes, and overall efficiency of care delivery.  The Informatics Pharmacist provides support to the Chief Medical Information Officer, Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy staff, IT Informatics team, and other hospital healthcare professionals.  This role reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy.

Experience/Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in pharmacy informatics or related field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pharmacy and medication use process.
• Experience with information systems applicable to the medication use process including but not limited to electronic health/medical records, computerized provider order entry (CPOE), smart pump technologies and databases, automated dispensing cabinets, and pharmacy operations software and hardware.  
• Experience with backend support of systems, such as updating medication dictionary and building order sets and strings.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and perform in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work and make sound decisions independently.
• Demonstrated communication, project management, and computer literacy skills.

Education

• PharmD or MS Pharmacy degree required.
• Pharmacy Informatics Residency or demonstrated professional experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• Active, clear pharmacist license in the state of California.
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for Pharmacy support of information system infrastructure, including CPOE, Pharmacy order entry, clinical decision support, automated dispensing cabinets, technology related to medication use and administration, medication dictionaries, clinical documentation, and pharmacy operations systems (e.g., Medkeeper).
• Ensures that medications are appropriate and safe in building and optimizing order sets, order strings, dosing sets, and medication assessments integrated with Provider Order Management, eMAR, and IV Spread Sheet.
• Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in developing processes to improve patient outcomes and safety.
• Analyzes needs and participates in the development of hardware and software solutions for pharmaceutical services.
• Serves as liaison to technology vendors, IT and clinical informatics personnel, Nursing, Finance, and other hospital departments as needed.
• Maintains pharmacy system databases and electronic formularies.
• Educates and assesses competency of Pharmacy staff as related to pharmacy technologies.
• Assists with and supports demonstrating that clinical information systems meet standards of relevant regulatory, accreditation, and other agencies as needed.
• Participates on hospital committees as directed by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Assists with and supports anti-diversion and controlled substance program management as needed.
• Supports and advises Pharmacy Automation Technician with duties as needed.
• Assists with and supports reporting and billing as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned or requested.

Salary Range: $80.34 - $95.83 per hour