PHARMACY INFORMATICIST

Methodist Health System

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas is seeking a Pharmacist Informatics Leader to develop, implement, and sustain hospital pharmacy information systems. You will work to optimize workflows, enhance care, and improve patient outcomes through system-wide informatics initiatives.

The role requires hospital pharmacy experience, data governance knowledge, and leadership in informatics projects with strong communication skills. On-call duties and collaboration across clinical teams are essential.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (if not licensed in Texas, licensure within 6 months)
Willow Certification
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrable use of spreadsheet, database, and data query software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Supervisory experience preferred
Experience managing employees and leading clinical informatics projects (governance, change control)
Hospitals experience with inpatient pharmacy workflow and Pharmacy Information Systems (5+ years)

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor pharmacy information systems (e.g., Epic) to optimize workflows and outcomes.
Serve as System Administrator/PM for validating changes to pharmacy modules; provide training docs.
Collaborate with physician, pharmacy, nurse leadership and informatics teams in a positive, efficient manner.
Monitor billing accuracy and data integrity; coordinate CDM with Finance and Pharmacy Billing Technician; monitor data inputs/outputs.
Document activities and tickets in Ivanti, Sherlock, Data Courier, SharePoint; ensure traceability.
Build and maintain order sets and drug/mixture builds per guidelines and standards.
Educate pharmacy staff on new hires, workflows, and training materials.
Adhere to Health Informatics policies and professional office etiquette.
Provide on-call support for multiple hospitals during non-business hours.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership

Data governance

Informatics experience

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Texas Pharmacist License or eligible

Willow Certification

Tools

Epic (Pharmacy)

Ivanti

Sherlock

Data Courier

SharePoint

Job description

Hours of Work

Days Of Week

Work Shift

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Responsible for the development, build, implementation and ongoing maintenance of all aspects of pharmacy-related applications, clinical information systems, and computerized pharmacy systems, software and hardware. Provides resource expertise for planning and implementing system-wide pharmacy informatics projects.

Your Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. If not currently licensed in Texas, will work towards licensure within 6 months of hire date.
Willow Certified
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to prioritize multiple job tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrable use of spreadsheet, database, and data query software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Supervisory experience preferred
Has experience managing employees and leading clinical informatics projects. Has experience with governance, change control management
Has practiced as a clinical pharmacist in the hospital environment allowing for full understanding of inpatient pharmacy workflow.
5 years of experience with Pharmacy Information Systems preferred

Job Roles

Duty 1: Develop, grow, maintain, and monitor pharmacy information systems (e.g. Epic, etc.) to optimize workflows, enhance Physician/Pharmacist/Patient experience, improve patient outcome and positively affect financial outcome.
Duty 2: Work independently to function as System Administrator/Project Manager accountable for organizing and completing the validation of changes to the pharmacy modules, including integrated testing, training, functional support, auditing modifications /implementations, and documentation. Review update notes and make appropriate build changes and create training documents.
Duty 3: Work in collaboration with physician, pharmacy, nurse leadership/champions and other health informatics teams in a positive, constructive and efficient manner.
Duty 4: Monitors billing accuracy, compliance issues, and structure: Ensures data integrity through interaction with financial and outcomes systems and auditing verification; Coordinates CDM maintenance with Finance and Pharmacy Billing Technician; Monitors input/outcome data; Assists in investigating and responding to billing audits
Duty 5: Documents activities, help desk tickets and project trackers (Ivanti, Sherlock, Data Courier, SharePoint, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner and makes available for continual review.
Duty 6: Build and maintenance of order sets, drug/mixture build in accordance build guidelines and standards.
Duty 7: Provides education to pharmacy staff in regards to new hire training, new workflows, workflow changes, etc. through in-class training, tip sheets, pharmacy newsletters, etc.
Duty 8: Adheres to Health Informatics policy, procedures and communication/office etiquette
Duty 9: On-Call support MDMC, MCMC, MMMC, MRMC, MCCC, MRCC, MSMC, MLMC, MCEL and JV's during non-business hours.
Duty 10: Performs any special projects and other duties as assigned.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned: