Pharmacy Clinical Informaticist

SUMMARY:We are currently seeking aPharmacy Clinical Informaticistto join our Pharmacy Admin team. This position is full-time with benefits, 80 hours per pay period, day shift. Purpose of this position:To provide consultation and coordination of clinical information systems and processes that integrate clinical and information science for patient-centered care. The Informaticist is a liaison between information services and clinical end-users, ensuring the optimal clinical user adoption of safe, effective, efficient technology and analytics to support clinical care.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifies, develops, implements, and maintains clinical information and operational systems that support clinical workflow and optimal patient care

Participates in projects pertaining to organizational goals and strategies and regulatory requirements, both in consultative and project lead roles

Partners with clinical and operational leaders and teams to facilitate prioritization of clinical projects and requests in alignment with organizational goals and initiatives

Performs needs assessment and translation to functional requirements for projects and requests

Maintains knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS and other relevant regulatory requirements and provides advice regarding information system impact on meeting regulatory standards

Provides education and support to clinical users of technology and promotes adoption of new or changed workflows amongst clinical users

Acts as a constructive change agent and role model for information systems implementation and adoption

Provides consultative informatics services to clinical and operational team members

Participates as a pharmacy resident preceptor

Assists with drug shortage issues

QUALIFICATIONS:/Minimum Qualifications:/

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution

An approved equivalent combination of education and experience – Residency PGY1 or 5 years clinical experience

Experience with computer programming, statistical tools, databases and evidence based medicine or medical research methodology

Experience facilitating interdisciplinary clinical/operational improvement activities with increasing complexity, responsibility and demonstrated results

Experience in healthcare setting including working directly with and providing feedback to clinician

/Preferred Qualifications:/

BPS certification

EPIC certification in Clinical Decision Support

PGY2 residency in informatics from accredited ASHP residency program

/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/

Strong project management skills

Excellent communication skills, oral and written

General knowledge of data collection, analysis, and reporting

Strong computer skills including web-based applications, word processing, spreadsheet, graphs, and PowerPoint

Possesses knowledge and skills to lead and manage changes associated with implementing or optimizing clinical information systems and promoting adoption by health professionals

Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge, analytical ability and critical decision making skills

Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a diversity of personalities, professions and departments. Must be willing to work across clinical areas and outside personal area of clinical expertise

Possesses good grasp of clinical work flows and ability to perform workflow analysis

Possesses knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. TJC, CMS)

/License/Certifications:/

Possession of a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Minnesota or within 60 days of hire

EPIC certification in Inpatient Willow application within 6 months of hire

Title: Pharmacy Clinical Informaticist Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Requisition ID: 240739