[Hiring] Pharmacist Informatics Analyst @Advocate Health

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

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 or completion of PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in pharmacy informatics.
• Preferred remote locations in IL, WI, NC, GA.
• Fully Remote Role from these states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.
• No relocation, No Sponsorship (H1B1, OPT-Stem).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and may occasionally need to stand.
• Will occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. without assistance.
• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to normal office environment.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• 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.