Clinical Informatics Pharmacist

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health seeks a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Pharmacy Informatics to join the Pharmacy Informatics & Technology team. This role primarily supports Epic Willow Ambulatory and reports to the Manager of Outpatient Pharmacy Applications, contributing to expanding pharmacy services for patients.

We have a diverse team supporting technology solutions across ambulatory and specialty pharmacy environments.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Michigan in good standing or eligible for licensure.
• PharmD degree or equivalent with residency/clinical experience.
• Foundational knowledge of pharmacy workflows, medication safety, and EMR systems.
• Exposure to IT project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and maintain outpatient and specialty pharmacy applications to meet department needs.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve application, workflow, and data issues impacting medication-use systems and pharmacy operations.
• Perform application testing, validation, and change control activities to ensure clinical accuracy and patient safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary workgroups to ensure EHRs comply with current practices and standards.
• Support medication safety and quality initiatives focusing on ambulatory and specialty workflows (e-prescribing, refill management, access, and prior authorization).
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to integrate key data into Epic Willow builds.
• Manage projects (upgrades, new implementations) as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy informatics knowledge

IT project management exposure

Collaboration with clinical and IT

Education

PharmD or equivalent with residency

Tools

Epic Willow Ambulatory

Compass Rose

Clarity Analytics

Job description

Job Summary

Health Information Technology and Services at University of Michigan Health is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Pharmacy Informatics to join our Pharmacy Informatics & Technology team. This position will primarily support Epic Willow Ambulatory. You will report to the Manager of Outpatient Pharmacy Applications and be a part of an exciting expansion of pharmacy services for our patients. We have a diverse team of analysts and clinical pharmacists who support technology solutions for the pharmacy at our institution.

The areas of Outpatient and Specialty Pharmacy are rapidly growing, and our team is playing a significant role in installing, supporting, and optimizing pharmacy systems to support patient care activities. The analyst will partner closely with pharmacists, providers, operational leaders, and technology teams to support medication-use workflows, medication safety initiatives, regulatory requirements, and optimization of pharmacy technology solutions across ambulatory and specialty pharmacy environments.

Responsibilities*

• Plan, implement and maintain Outpatient and Specialty Pharmacy operational and clinical applications to meet department needs
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve application, workflow, and data issues impacting medication-use systems and pharmacy operations
• Perform application testing, validation, and change control activities to ensure clinical accuracy, patient safety, and system integrity
• Participate in multidisciplinary workgroups and committees to ensure electronic health records are compliant with current practices, guidelines, and regulatory standards
• Support medication safety and quality initiatives with a focus on supporting ambulatory and specialty pharmacy workflows including e-prescribing, refill management, medication access, and prior authorization processes
• Work with third party vendors to integrate key data into Epic Willow build
• Manage projects (upgrades, new implementations) as needed

Required Qualifications*

• Licensure in good standing, or immediate eligibility for licensure, as a registered pharmacist in the state of Michigan.
• Doctor of pharmacy degree or Master and/or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy with one-year residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Foundational knowledge of pharmacy workflows, medication safety principles and EMR systems
• Exposure to IT project management principles

Desired Qualifications*

• Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency
• Experience implementing IT healthcare solutions
• Experience supporting Epic Willow Ambulatory, Compass Rose and Clarity or similar specialty pharmacy integrated platforms
• Familiarity with URAC, ACHC, and health-system specialty pharmacy accreditation requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA and other healthcare information regulations and requirements

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Work Locations

This position is being made available with the ability for you to negotiate alternative work schedules and remote/on-site options to suit your work-life balance. You may be required to attend onsite meetings and conduct in person training once conditions allow which will require the ability to be on-site.

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.