Epic Willow Pharmacist, Pharmacy - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (one-year term)

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates on a 24/7 basis, with pharmacists assigned to the Willow Team in Information Services. The Willow Pharmacist maintains and improves the electronic health record software applications for medication use within compliance guidelines.

Candidates should have a Pharmacy degree, Ontario licensure, and at least two years of hospital pharmacy experience, with Epic® experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Pharmacy degree from a recognized university.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy by The Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Hospital Pharmacist.
• Experience working in Pharmacy Informatics (Preferred).
• Experience working with Epic® (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assessment and maintenance of sterile and non sterile compounding recipes and workflow.
• Configure and test the electronic health record system for medication use within established legislative compliance and organizational practices.
• Assess clinical appropriateness of medication build based on manufacturer’s information or established clinical references, legislative compliance and with established hospital policies and procedures.
• Consider safe medication practices as outlined by Accreditation Canada or the ISMP.
• Confer with application users to determine unique software requirements for the electronic health record.
• Act as a resource for all system users to guide them in the effective use of the software application.
• Act as a troubleshooter to interpret problems as explained by users, investigate and identify solutions.
• Develop and maintain training material for pharmacists and deliver demonstrations related to the application.
• Ensure documentation of decisions throughout system design and workflow redesign.
• Monitor applications to ensure full potential is used to benefit the hospital and patients.
• Present change proposals to leadership and clinical stakeholders.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and drug utilization reviews.

Education

Pharmacy degree

Licensed to practice pharmacy

Tools

Epic

Job description

Compensation Pay Range: $52.15-$64.50.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Pharmacists need to be available to work any shifts including weekends, evenings and overnights. The Pharmacist will be assigned to work 100 % with the Pharmacy Willow Team in Information Services. Within Information service, the Willow Pharmacist maintains and ensures ongoing improvement of the software applications forming the electronic health record.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment and maintenance of sterile and non sterile compounding recipes and workflow
• Configure and test the electronic health record system for medication use within established legislative compliance and organizational practices
• Assess clinical appropriateness of medication build based on manufacturer’s information or established clinical references, legislative compliance and with established hospital policies and procedures
• Consider safe medication practices as outlined by Accreditation Canada or the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
• Confer with application users. Determine unique and specific software requirements for the electronic health record.
• Act as a resource for all system users to guide them in the effective use of the software application.
• Act as a troubleshooter, interpreting problems as perceived and explained by a wide range of users.
• Work with the user to investigate the problem and identify a solution
• Develop and maintain training material for pharmacists.
• Deliver presentations and demonstrations related to the application to communicate the impact that a new or upgraded application will have at various levels of the hospital.
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation concerning how and why decisions are made throughout systems design and development, and workflow redesign
• Monitor applications to ensure that their full potential is being used to benefit the hospital and its patients.
• Analyze proposed changes to business processes to determine the changes on users. Evaluate proposed changes for their potential to offer improved patient care and lower operating costs without creating risks for the hospital.
• Present change proposals to leadership and clinical stakeholders.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance programs, drug utilization reviews, workload measurements
• Undertakes special projects as assigned
• Completes professional activities on a daily basis
• Initiates and/or completes medication incident reports as required
• Participates on hospital or departmental committees as assigned
• Attends and participates in Pharmacy and Information Services departmental and hospital meetings
• Maintain and improve knowledge of related computer systems and other work-related duties by attending courses, seminars, and in-service training.
• Demonstrate leadership and excellence by actively participating in user groups and external forum.
• Share best practices with colleagues in other hospitals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current hospital policies, practices, and procedures.
• Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public
• Perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor
• Successful completion of Epic® Certification Maintenance of Epic® Certification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a Pharmacy degree from a recognized university (Essential)
• Licensed to practice pharmacy by The Ontario College of Pharmacist (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Hospital Pharmacist (Essential)
• Completion a hospital pharmacy residency program at a recognized Canadian teaching hospital/or at least five (5) years’ experience in hospital (Preferred)
• Experience working in the field of Pharmacy Informatics (Preferred)
• Experience working with Epic® (Preferred)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Bilingualism (Preferred)

*Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

Please note that the position will be based out of Ottawa.

Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer.

All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process.

This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment.

All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career.

A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow - personally and professionally - through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment.

We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care - where, when and how it's needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement

We are redefining what it means to be a hospital.