Pharmacist Informatics Analyst- Medication Build

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

8h • Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time position within the Enterprise Corporate - Pharmacy Applications department. The role requires exceptional clinical judgment combined with systems thinking to support the medication electronic health record. The analyst will serve as a liaison for clinical informatics, developing plans, analyzing data, and creating systems to advance evidence-based practice, improve medication safety, and optimize medication-related workflows. Responsibilities include designing, evaluating, and implementing new EHR build, consulting with providers and clinicians, and supporting informatics solutions for clinical and operational improvements. The role also involves assisting in data analytics, developing automated clinical rules, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.
• Team members will obtain within 6 months and maintain annual educational requirements for EPIC certification(s) as required by department.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Requires 3 years of experience as a pharmacist.
• Alternatively, requires completion of PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in pharmacy informatics.
• Ability to function as the interface between clinicians and other technical experts, analyzing business and clinical processes, and providing user advanced training/education.
• Ability to define project goals and create project plans which includes research, modeling, identifying milestones, and resource allocation plans.
• Effective decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Conceptual knowledge of information applications and system integration.
• Understanding of pharmacy information systems and the capabilities of available technologies in the marketplace.
• Maintains clinical pharmacist expertise in order to appropriately apply to electronic medical record work.
• Understanding of cultural and organizational change management processes, including workflow analysis, process redesign, and benefits analysis/measurement.
• Establishing excellent working relationships with individuals and teams at various levels from various fields of expertise.
• Excellent communication skills to interpret, present, and lead projects in coordination with various clinical and administrative leaders.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access desirable

Nice To Haves

• Epic Willow certified
• Experience with medication records, formularies, medication shortages, CNR/dispense prep, labeling, interfaces, automated dispensing systems, or infusion pumps
• Ability to translate clinical decisions and operational needs into clear system build requirements
• Ability to facilitate effective cross-functional decision-making
• Proactive identification and communication of risks
• Ability to work independently while appropriately seeking peer review and collaboration
• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency preferred
• Board certification in area of practice or certification strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Leverages pharmacist clinical skills and informatics skills to support the medication electronic health record.
• Effectively serves as a liaison regarding clinical informatics.
• Develops informatics plans, data analysis, and systems that advance evidence-based practice, improve medication safety, and optimize medication related workflows.
• Designs, evaluates, and implements new electronic health record build to support clinical practice and improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Consults with providers, leadership, physicians, and other clinicians to evaluate information systems.
• Provides critical link between medication workflows and technology by effectively analyzing and communicating complex informatics issues.
• Supports informatics solutions for clinical and operational improvements.
• Assists in the creation of data analytics to facilitate data review and improve performance.
• Develops and implements automated clinical rules supporting patient care.
• Consults with external agencies and organizations to ensure compliance with local, state, federal and other regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level