Clinical Information System Specialist Pharmacist- Solutions

RiseMe; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early wage access

Job summary

Fairview is seeking an experienced pharmacist to act as a liaison between IS, Pharmacy Services, vendors, and EPIC applications to optimize the electronic medication orders workflow.

The role emphasizes design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of medication management within the inpatient system, with training and first-line support responsibilities across pharmacy IT platforms.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree required and Minnesota pharmacist licensure.
• 2 years inpatient pharmacist experience or 4 years ambulatory pharmacist experience when applicable.
• Strong understanding of inpatient pharmacy processes and drug therapy knowledge.
• Good computer skills and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation and support of EPIC and related systems.
• Coordinate with users to develop task plans, timelines, and test plans; monitor improvements.
• Serve as liaison to staff and management for successful implementation and ongoing system use.
• Assist in training plan development; be first point of contact for end users on pharmacy IT issues.

Skills

Inpatient pharmacy

Customer service

Clinical drug knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Pharm.D. Degree

MN Pharmacist License

Tools

Epic

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

Job Overview

Work as a liaison between IS, Pharmacy Services, third party vendors, and Fairview organizational Epic applications to incorporate medication management initiatives into Fairview's inpatient clinical information system (EPIC) and further support successful design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the electronic medication orders process.

Responsibilities

• Supports successful design, implementation and support of EPIC. Coordinate with key user representatives to develop project task plans, timelines, and schedules. Coordinate and perform system testing and develop and monitor measurements of process improvements identified in system solutions.
• Incorporates medication management initiatives into Fairview’s inpatient clinical information system. Apply standards of practice (clinical policies, regulatory requirements, etc.) to system requirements design, and configuration to support best practice including: sharing responsibility for ongoing support of Pharmacy and IS software applications including EPIC, Medispan, and Automated Drug Dispensing Systems (ADDS), provide on-site support as needed, and identify system requirements in base clinical areas.
• Act as a liaison with staff, management and other customer groups to ensure successful implementation and ongoing success. Assist in the development of training plans, course curriculum, and participates in training classes. Act as first point of contact/resource for end users for issues related to pharmacy information systems. Monitors system performance, liaison with application vendors, document problems and resolutions, and implement escalation procedures where appropriate. Shares on call responsibilities.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population serve.

Required Qualifications

• Pharm.D. Degree
• 2 years As an inpatient pharmacist or four years as an ambulatory pharmacist when applicable.
• Strong understanding of the inpatient pharmacy medication process, basic computer skills, clinical knowledge related to drug therapy, strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Current MN Licensure as a Pharmacist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with standard office automation including ACCESS, EXCEL, MS Project
• Work and build experience with Epic
• Epic Willow Certification within 1 year, if not already gotten and maintained.
• Beacon Certification

Benefit Overview

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status