Pharmacist - Informatics Specialist (Days)

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness program

Job summary

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia seeks an Informatics Pharmacist to bridge clinical pharmacy with technology, optimizing pharmacy informatics, automation, and EHR workflows across our network to ensure safe and efficient medication use.

Key duties include enhancing BCMA and drug diversion monitoring, maintaining regulatory compliance for controlled substances, and collaborating with IT and clinical teams in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year hospital pharmacy experience.
• Active State Pharmacist License (or eligible).
• ASHP-accredited residency OR Board Certification in Pharmacy Informatics (BCPIS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Informatics & System Optimization: Support and refine pharmacy informatics systems, automated dispensing equipment, smart IV pumps, and BCMA workflows.
• Medication Safety & Diversion Monitoring: Enhance medication safety protocols, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and oversight of drug diversion tracking and reporting platforms.
• Clinical & Supply Chain Integrity: Ensure regulatory compliance for controlled substances and medication-use processes while delivering patient-centered pharmaceutical support and drug information.
• Technology Integration: Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to maintain and optimize Electronic Health Records (EHR) and pharmacy automation software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Healthcare IT

Regulatory awareness

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

About the Job

Job Title

Informatics Pharmacist

Job Summary

We are seeking a clinically grounded and technically skilled Informatics Pharmacist to optimize pharmacy systems, enhance medication safety, and support compliance efforts across our healthcare network. In this role, you will bridge clinical pharmacy with technology-supporting automated dispensing systems, electronic health records (EHR), smart pump technologies, and drug diversion monitoring programs to improve patient safety and operational efficiency.

Compensation & Work Schedule

• Salary Range: $118,000 - $170,000 / year (commensurate with experience).
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 relocation assistance available.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule (On-site with 1 day/week remote capability).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Earned Time Off (ETO) & Extended Illness Bank (EIB), Short/Long-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Professional Leadership Growth Opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Informatics & System Optimization: Support and refine pharmacy informatics systems, automated dispensing equipment, smart IV pumps, and barcode medication administration (BCMA) workflows.
• Medication Safety & Diversion Monitoring: Enhance medication safety protocols, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and oversight of drug diversion tracking and reporting platforms.
• Clinical & Supply Chain Integrity: Ensure regulatory compliance for controlled substances and medication-use processes while delivering patient-centered pharmaceutical support and drug information.
• Technology Integration: Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to maintain and optimize Electronic Health Records (EHR) and pharmacy automation software.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited program [Required].
• Clinical Experience: Minimum 1+ year of hospital pharmacy experience [Required].
• Licensure: Active State Pharmacist License (or eligible for state licensure) [Required].
• Residency & Certifications: ASHP-accredited residency OR Board Certification in Pharmacy Informatics (BCPIS) [Preferred].
• Technical Knowledge: Prior experience with pharmacy automation systems, EHR platforms, health tech workflows, and controlled substance regulatory requirements [Preferred].
• Core Competencies: Analytical problem-solving, strong clinical grounding, interdisciplinary communication, and a passion for healthcare technology optimization.