Clinical Informatics Pharmacist

Company: Woodmark
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: $135,000 - $175,000 / year Overview:Clinical Informatics Pharmacist Pay Rate Range: $135,000 - $175, 000 / year. Earn more with experience!Elderwood is looking for a proficient, analytical full-time Clinical Informatics Pharmacist to make a difference using data to analyze outcomes and make a difference in the lives of our residents. This position is located on-site in Buffalo, NY.Clinical Informatics Pharmacist OverviewThe Clinical Informatics Pharmacist oversees and facilitates use of current and future clinical information systems to drive medication management transformation across the enterprise to promote patient safety, support workflow, and optimize efficiency. This role participates in planning, research, development, implementation, and evaluation of pharmacy and clinical systems and services within Woodmark Pharmacy, Elderwood facilities, Pediatric Specialty Care facilities, affiliated businesses, and customers. The clinical informatics pharmacist works through all phases of system development to effectively meet pharmacy and medication management best practice standards and ensure that information systems are consistent with professional standards and evidenced-based practice. This position will collaborate with the clinical system training department and provide curriculum design and primary training needs to pharmacy staff.Responsibilities:Clinical Informatics Pharmacist Essential Job FunctionsResponsible for oversight of pharmacy process redesign, metric design, and consultative services related to pharmacy clinical systems. Integrates effective use of technology with sound operational and financial practices to improve medication management processes and patient safety. Conducts current and future state analyses with clinical stakeholders; analyzes complex pharmacy operations processes for applicability and appropriateness and develops an efficient workflow design to facilitate optimal decision making regarding clinical system use.Promotes standardization and implementation of pharmacy and medication management best practice initiatives identified by the enterprise.Creates, updates, and maintains training curriculum with input from pharmacy staff. Collaborates with instructional designers and pharmacy super users to develop training materials for pharmacy staff in the use of the clinical system and new workflows and functions as a primary trainer for pharmacy staff. Provides ongoing support to assigned clinical areas through consistent and scheduled rounding, preparing for scheduled downtimes, and 'on-call' per policy.Participates in and works collaboratively on various teams and committees in order to provide insight and clarity about clinical processes, workflow redesign, and process standardization. Functions as a primary liaison between Woodmark Pharmacy, clinical, and IT teams.Responsible for troubleshooting, investigation, analysis, training, documentation, and ongoing support of pharmacy clinical systems and other e-health initiatives. Maintains knowledge of trends and advances in the field of pharmacy and healthcare informatics.Assists in the development and modification of pharmacy operational policies and procedures relating to the utilization of the electronic health record, including downtime procedures.Travels to internal and external customer facilities to meet with staff, conduct analysis and support implementation.Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.Supports and abides by Woodmarks Mission, Vision, and Values.Abides by Woodmarks businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.Qualifications:Clinical Informatics Pharmacist Educational Requirements and QualificationsPharm.D. or BS with documented informatics experienceCurrent licensure as a PharmacistMust have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicleAt least 3 years of clinical and pharmacy operations experience; management experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experienceClinical Informatics Pharmacist Skills/CompetenciesStrong problem-solving skillsPrevious experience working EMAR applications and operationsExperience leading change management initiativesUnderstanding of application integration and cross functionalityExceptional customer service skillsExcellent technical skill, knowledge, and usage of specialized equipment in accordance with pharmacy/state regulationsEffective communication skills both verbal and writtenFlexible to scheduling changes and assignments as necessaryStrong ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlinesStrong sense of professionalism and accountabilitySelf-directed and able to work autonomously as well as in a team-focused environmentMaintains highest level of confidentially and privacy handling sensitive informationEOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.by Jobble

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