Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy Informatics

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,411 - 90,921; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Specialist for Pharmacy Informatics. The role requires a Pharm.D. and previous experience in pharmacy informatics. Responsibilities include maintaining pharmacy information systems, collaborating with IT and clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is a full-time mid-senior level position, ideal for candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who can thrive in a team environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree required with current pharmacist license.
• Preferred 3 years of pharmacy informatics experience.
• Experience with pharmacy information systems highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the pharmacy information system.
• Work with IT and clinical teams to tailor systems to departmental needs.
• Implement changes and oversee the clinical knowledge databases.

Skills

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving ability

Education

Pharm.D. or equivalent from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

ASHP Accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Word processing applications

Spreadsheets

Job description

Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy Informatics

Insight Health Systems – Base pay range: $62.00/hr – $66.00/hr. The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

General Summary: The Informatics clinical specialist will be responsible for the clinical and medication use policy dimensions of the pharmacy information system, the integrated medical record, clinical documentation system, and the inpatient prescriber order entry systems. This pharmacist will coordinate the system with an intimate understanding of changing scientific and biomedical evidence, a dynamic medication distribution system, and maturing technology. The position requires in-depth knowledge of software and building/maintaining the electronic medical record (EMR) and its medication‑related components. The incumbent will conduct regular day‑to‑day communication with the EMR vendor installation team, review the software, analyze business operations, and work with Information System staff and clinical team members to tailor the system to fit departmental needs. The incumbent will perform in‑depth analyses of clinical and technical issues associated with the use of the EMR. The pharmacist will also be responsible for developing and documenting internal procedures to be used in conjunction with the EMR applications. The duties are performed in a highly confidential manner in accordance with the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are expected to provide high‑quality care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitates the development of EMR specifications tailored to the departmental use and future business need

• Meets with Information Technology Systems (I/S), Analysts, and EMR vendor to facilitate discussion of application specification.
• Works with the pharmacy staff and management to acquire an understanding of the underlying needs of the department and translates these needs into how the system should be built.
• Develops and documents internal procedures.
• Reviews prior system specifications to understand current system applications.
• Prepares details of specifications as needed and understands choices in application specifications.
• Investigates preferred choices of users.
• Analyzes data conversion needs.
• Sets standards for naming and numbering conventions and security classifications.
• Assists trainers during user training.
• Collects information regarding potential system enhancement needs.
• Maintains project plan status and regularly updates client department on project implementation and timeframe status.

Maintain medication related EMR applications according to the department specifications

• Configures application according to use specifications.
• Manages and develops orders sets in collaboration with the knowledge management system oversight provided by EMR vendor.
• Responsible for building complex medication orders (mixtures, IV solutions, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, etc.) and investigational medication orders.
• Will be implementing the project of transitioning all of the chemotherapy regimens into the EMR (NCCN template updated, and custom to the Insight Hospital and Medical Center).
• Tests the medication order build of non‑pharmacist team members.
• Oversees the clinical knowledge databases (drug‑drug interactions, route selection, etc.), guideline compliance rules (hard edits and reminders), and decision support toolsets (flags and reminders). Prioritizes and implements changes requested for the system.
• Establishes change control procedures for the system.
• Coordinates soft updates and change with users.
• Works with users on sharing of data and category lists.
• Reviews and tests each new release and communicates changes needed to Insight Staff before users are permitted to access new releases.
• Maintains rules and documentation for how each new version is released.

Clinical Competency

• Coordinates technical system changes with Insight IT, Heroic IT, and Cerner staff.
• Maintains issues list to regularly update EMR vendor and I/S staff on technical implementation of issues and resolutions.
• Works with EMR vendor staff to understand user specifications that may require more specific tailoring or configuration.
• Populates databases with assistance from EMR vendor staff.Serves as liaison between users and Insight staff and I/S Staff to respond to technical questions.
• Coordinates with the Director of Pharmacy (DOP) and will be responsible for any projects assigned from the DOP.

Job Specifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Pharm.D. or equivalent from an ACPE‑accredited School of Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license in good standing with appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
• ASHP Accredited PGY‑1 pharmacy residency preferred.
• At least 3 years of pharmacy informatics experience preferred.
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services. Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary team or committee. Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. Problem solving ability and analytical thinking preferred.

Abilities

Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately. Ability to work cooperatively with other members of Insight Hospital and Medical Center and pharmacy staff. Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns. Fosters a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities, and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care