PHARMACY INFORMATICIST

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the development, build, implementation and ongoing maintenance of all aspects of pharmacy-related applications, clinical information systems, and computerized pharmacy systems, software and hardware. Provides resource expertise for planning and implementing system-wide pharmacy informatics projects.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. If not currently licensed in Texas, will work towards licensure within 6 months of hire date.
Willow Certified
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to prioritize multiple job tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrable use of spreadsheet, database, and data query software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Has practiced as a clinical pharmacist in the hospital environment allowing for full understanding of inpatient pharmacy workflow.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred
Has experience managing employees and leading clinical informatics projects. Has experience with governance, change control management
5 years of experience with Pharmacy Information Systems preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, grow, maintain, and monitor pharmacy information systems (e.g. Epic, etc.) to optimize workflows, enhance Physician/Pharmacist/Patient experience, improve patient outcome and positively affect financial outcome.
Work independently to function as System Administrator/Project Manager accountable for organizing and completing the validation of changes to the pharmacy modules, including integrated testing, training, functional support, auditing modifications /implementations, and documentation. Review update notes and make appropriate build changes and create training documents.
Work in collaboration with physician, pharmacy, nurse leadership/champions and other health informatics teams in a positive, constructive and efficient manner.
Monitors billing accuracy, compliance issues, and structure: Ensures data integrity through interaction with financial and outcomes systems and auditing verification; Coordinates CDM maintenance with Finance and Pharmacy Billing Technician; Monitors input/outcome data; Assists in investigating and responding to billing audits.
Documents activities, help desk tickets and project trackers (Ivanti, Sherlock, Data Courier, SharePoint, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner and makes available for continual review.
Build and maintenance of order sets, drug/mixture build in accordance build guidelines and standards.
Provides education to pharmacy staff in regards to new hire training, new workflows, workflow changes, etc. through in-class training, tip sheets, pharmacy newsletters, etc.
Adheres to Health Informatics policy, procedures and communication/office etiquette.
On-Call support MDMC, MCMC, MMMC, MRMC, MCCC, MRCC, MSMC, MLMC, MCEL and JV's during non-business hours.
Performs any special projects and other duties as assigned.