Clinical Informatics and Automation Pharmacist

Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care center in Muscat seeks a Clinical Informatics and Automation Pharmacist passionate about improving patient care through technology. The role involves managing informatics systems, enhancing medication safety, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates with a pharmacy background and informatics experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in pharmacy informatics.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of hospital information systems like Epic, Cerner.
• Strong understanding of EHR workflows.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe medication use through technology integration.
• Lead design and maintenance of pharmacy-related IT systems.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for EMR optimization.

Skills

Knowledge of hospital information systems

Clinical decision support tools

Data analysis and report generation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

Additional degree/certificate in IT-related field

ASHP-accredited residency in pharmacy informatics

Job description

Clinical Informatics and Automation Pharmacist

Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center

University Medical City

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

The Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care & Research Center (SQCCCRC) in Muscat, Oman a Quaternary care level center providing care for adult patients with solid malignancies (No hematological malignancies).

SQCCCRC is seeking to appoint a Clinical Informatics and Automation Pharmacist, who is a highly motivated individual to develop her/his professional career within the SQCCCRC. The Centre is aspiring to be a high-tech center with innovative -patient and staff-centered- technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (required).
• Additional degree or certification in an IT-related or healthcare informatics field (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Certificate program) is preferred.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program with a focus on pharmacy informatics is highly desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of hospital information systems such as Epic, Cerner, or InterSystems.
• Strong understanding of clinical decision support tools and electronic health record (EHR) workflows.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in pharmacy informatics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Medication Safety & Technology Integration

promote safe and effective medication use by leveraging automation and technology to minimize human error and optimize clinical decision support systems within the EMR.

1. System Design & Maintenance

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of pharmacy-related IT systems, including medication records, alert systems, and automated distribution systems like Omnicell.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with IT, Pharmacy, and clinical teams to align technology with clinical workflows, support EMR optimization, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives.

1. Training & Support

Provide education and technical support to clinicians and pharmacy staff on EMR use, medication systems, and new technology rollouts, including supervising support personnel.

1. Data Analysis & Report Generation

Generate and analyze clinical and operational reports using multiple data platforms to support decision-making, process improvements, and enhanced patient care outcomes.

Salary will be based upon experience and qualification, using Oman Medical Bylaw.

Interested candidates should apply with a CV and a letter of interest via the APPLY button.