Pharmacist-Informatics

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Medical Center in the United States is seeking a Pharmacy Informatics Specialist to optimize inpatient pharmacy information systems and support interdisciplinary teams in drug therapy decisions.

Responsibilities include reviewing prescriptions, coordinating with physicians and nurses, and improving medication safety and efficiency through informatics tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Active California Board of Pharmacy license or eligibility.
• Experience/informal training in Pharmacy Informatics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets prescription orders for accuracy and safety.
• Communicates with medical staff regarding drug therapy problems.
• Maintains and improves pharmacy information systems for inpatient services.
• Manages medication reconciliation and formulary processes.
• Supports training and implementation of new software in pharmacy.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Pharmacy workflow optimization

Data analysis

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Pharmacy informatics

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Inpatient pharmacy systems

Inventory software

Job description

Default Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $57.69 - $87.64 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Pharmacy

Main Job Objective: Applies specialized knowledge and skills in the purchasing, storing, prescribing, assessing, preparing, dispensing and monitoring of pharmaceutical agents and investigational drugs for used in the treatment of acute care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team for the purpose of optimizing healthcare outcomes. Assists in the development and maintenance of all pharmacy information systems applications and/or activities for the Inpatient Pharmacy and supports the organization's preparedness for regulatory and quality measures.

Education: Required:

Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Licensure/Certification: Required: California Board of Pharmacy License Preferred: ASHP and/or CSHP membership

Experience: Preferred: Certification, residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience in Pharmacy Informatics

Reports To:

Manager-Pharmacy Informatics

Supervises:

N/A

Ages of Patients:

Neonate/ Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens:

Minimal/ No Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information,
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner,
• Ability to oversee inventory management, medication preparation and dispensing, and medication administration,
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines,
• Ability to work cooperatively with the Information Systems department to plan, evaluate, develop, and maintain all information systems aspects of the Inpatient pharmacy,
• Critical thinking and data analysis skills,
• Knowledge and ability to apply age-specific principles of pharmacology,
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical agents, specialty pharmaceuticals, and investigational drugs used throughout the institution,
• Observation skills,
• Proficiency in assessing the appropriateness of medication use to optimally and cost-effectively treat the condition of the patient,
• Proficiency in complying with hospital P&P, State and Federal healthcare laws, including USP 797 standards,
• Proficiency in detecting, preventing, and reporting adverse drug events and medication errors,
• Proficiency in educating the patient and healthcare team members on the appropriate and cost-effective use of medications,
• Proficiency in ensuring the safety use of medications,
• Proficiency in interdisciplinary problem solving and interactive team building skills,
• Proficiency in managing medication reconciliation,
• Proficiency in supervising Pharmacy Technicians,
• Understanding of computer systems for pharmacy services,
• Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

1. 1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. 2. Reviews and interprets prescription orders for patients carefully checking dosages, allergies, interactions, therapeutic duplication, and appropriateness.
3. 3. Contacts and confers with medical and nursing staff members concerning problems with drug therapy, drug selection, and/or drug availability.
4. 4. Applies specialized knowledge of the physiological and pathological variables important for the delivery of drug therapy in neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
5. 5. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development so as to be able to assess and interpret data in order to identify each patients age specific needs.
6. 6. Prepares, dispenses, and maintains patient profiles on all medications according to departmental procedures.
7. 7. Reviews and corrects work done by ancillary personnel, including computerized order entry, IV admixture preparation, controlled substance and floor stock distribution, etc.
8. 8. Acts on behalf of the patient to assure the most cost effective medication is used or in the proper dosage to increase the probability of desirable outcome.
9. 9. Documents interactions with customers (nurses, physicians, patients, etc.) to allow pharmacy management to demonstrate benefits and identify problems associated with the provision of pharmaceutical care.
10. 10. Provides drug information and patient education to patients, RN's, MD's, and other health care professionals.
11. 11. Conforms to all policies and procedures associated with formulary management, clinical interventional monitoring services and outcome monitoring services.
12. 12. Reviews patient's own medication usage in the hospital per policy.
13. 13. Consistently resolves all problems and completes assigned work assignments during shift without interference to the quality of work performed.
14. 14. Consistently contributes to the maintenance of an adequate, properly dated inventory which is mandatory to proper pharmacy operation.
15. 15. Organizes work and establish priorities in order to meet deadlines and daily responsibilities.
16. 16. Respects and maintains confidentiality of patient records and departmental business concerns.
17. 17. Assists with development of departmental computer applications, which assist with productivity enhancement.
18. 18. Responds to concerns from nursing staff and administration related to pharmacy information systems.
19. 19. Assists Information Systems Department in implementation of technology for pharmaceutical care for inpatient services.
20. 20. Provides ongoing instruction and training in all clinical endeavors, protocols, etc., to all pharmacists, residents, and pharmacy staff; assists in training of inpatient pharmacy staff on new information systems technologies and applications.
21. 21. Solicits input from inpatient pharmacy staff with regards to functionality and ongoing improvement of pharmacy information systems.
22. 22. Supports and maintains automation with respect to information systems and processes, including interfaces, billing functions, integration with other departments.
23. 23. Assists in planning and evaluating new software applications and hardware to improve pharmacy services.
24. 24. Manages existing procedures and protocols or implements newly designed procedures and protocols.
25. 25. Participates or leads projects supporting clinical pharmacy services related to organizational needs.
26. 26. Assists pharmacy management team in provision of clinical pharmacy services within the specialty area.
27. 27. Assists with pharmacy residency-related tasks, as needed.
28. 28. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we've been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.