Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy Informatics
Insight Health Systems is hiring a Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy Informatics. 1 week ago posting.
Pay Range
Base pay range: $62.00/hr - $66.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Job Summary
The Informatics Clinical Specialist will be responsible for the clinical and medication use policy dimensions of the pharmacy information system, the integrated medical record, clinical documentation system, and inpatient prescriber order entry systems. This pharmacist will coordinate the system with an intimate understanding of changing scientific and biomedical evidence, a dynamic medication distribution system, and maturing technology. The position will build and maintain the EMR and its medication related components, review the software, analyze business operations, and work with Information System staff and clinical team members to tailor the system to fit department needs. The incumbent will perform in-depth analyses of clinical and technical issues associated with the use of the EMR and develop and document internal procedures that will be used in conjunction with the EMR applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitates the development of EMR specifications tailored to the departmental use and future business need.
Meets with Information Technology Systems, analysts, and EMR vendor to facilitate discussion of application specification.
Works with pharmacy staff and management to acquire an understanding of the underlying needs of the department and translates these needs into how the system should be built.
Develops and documents internal procedures.
Reviews prior system specifications to understand current system applications.
Prepares details of specifications as needed and understand choices in application specifications.
Investigates preferred choices of users.
Analyzes data conversion needs.
Sets standards for naming and numbering conventions and security classifications.
Assists trainers during user training.
Collects information regarding potential system enhancement needs.
Maintains project plan status and regularly updates client department on project implementation and timeframe status.
Choose EMR
Configures application according to use specifications.
Manages and develops orders sets in collaboration with the knowledge management system oversight provided by EMR vendor.
Responsible for building complex medication orders (mixtures, IV solutions, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, etc.) and investigational medication orders.
Will be implementing the project of transitioning all of the chemotherapy regimens into the EMR (NCCN template updated, and custom to the hospital).
Tests the medication order build of non-pharmacist team members.
Oversees the clinical knowledge databases (drug‑drug interactions, route selection, etc.), guideline compliance rules (hard edits and reminders), and decision support toolsets (flags and reminders). Prioritizes and implements changes requested for the system.
Establishes change control procedures for the system.
Coordinates soft updates and change with users.
Works with users on sharing of data and category lists.
Reviews and tests each new release and communicates changes needed to staff before users are permitted to access new releases.
Maintains rules and documentation for how each new version is released.
Patient Treatment Competency
Coordinates technical system changes with Insight IT, Heroic IT, and Cerner staff.
Maintains issues list to regularly update EMR vendor and I/S staff on technical implementation of issues and resolutions.
Works with EMR vendor staff to understand user specifications that may require more specific tailoring or configuration.
Populates databases with assistance from EMR vendor staff.
Serves as liaison between users and Insight staff and I/S staff to respond to technical questions.
Coordinates with the Director of Pharmacy (DOP) and will be responsible for any projects assigned from the DOP.
Job Specifications
Knowledge
Pharm.D. or equivalent from an ACPE‑accredited School of Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy. ASHP Accredited PGY‑1 pharmacy residency preferred. At least 3 years of experience in pharmacy informatics preferred. Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems.
Skills
Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services. Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary team or committee. Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. Problem‑solving ability and analytical thinking.
Abilities
Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately; work cooperatively with other members of the hospital and pharmacy staff; handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns; foster a team environment; communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities, and requirements of employees in this classification. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the hospital.