Pharmacy Informatics and Medication Safety Specialist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Pharmacy Informatics & Medication Safety Specialist to optimize medication management through automated systems and clinical decision support tools. The role focuses on enhancing patient safety via robust system design, EHR enhancements (Epic), and data-driven quality improvement.

Collaboration with clinical, operational, and technical teams is essential. The position involves leading technology-driven initiatives, supporting implementation of decision support

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an approved college.
• PGY1 residency and 1 year of practice, or 4 years of pharmacy practice.
• English reading/writing/speaking proficiency required.
• EPIC certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize advanced automation technologies to enhance pharmacy operations and supply chain.
• Develop, deploy, and monitor system safeguards to prevent medication errors, including barcode medication administration, infusion library, and smart pump interoperability utilization and compliance.
• Ensure quality control standards through real-time monitoring and analytics of the medication use process.
• Implement closed-loop medication management systems to enhance patient safety.
• Participate in designing and implementing enhancements within the EHR (Epic).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards through automated tracking and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct continuous quality improvement using data analytics to identify and mitigate medication safety risks.

Skills

EMR navigation

English proficiency

Clinical decision support

Education

PharmD

Tools

EPIC Certification

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Informatics & Medication Safety Specialist enhances pharmacy services by leveraging automation, technology, and clinical/operational expertise to optimize medication management and improve medication safety. Key responsibilities include designing innovative processes for automated systems, leading initiatives related to technological solutions, and collaborating with clinical, operational, and technical teams to identify technology-driven improvements. The Informatics & Medication Safety Specialist will also support the implementation of advanced clinical decision support tools and systems. A primary focus will be on enhancing medication safety through robust system design, clinical decision support systems to prevent errors, and the adoption of new technologies and best practices. Staffing commitment may be required as part of this role, which will vary based on Market needs and responsibilities.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Optimize advanced automation technologies to enhance pharmacy operations and supply chain.

• Develop, deploy, and monitor system safeguards to prevent medication errors, including barcode medication administration, infusion library, and smart pump interoperability utilization and compliance.

• Ensure quality control standards through real-time monitoring and analytics of the medication use process.

• Implement closed-loop medication management systems to enhance patient safety.

• Participate in designing and implementing enhancements within the EHR (Epic).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards through automated tracking and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct continuous quality improvement using data analytics to identify and mitigate medication safety risks.

Qualifications

Education

• A graduate of an approved College of Pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Experience

• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and one year of practice experience or four years of pharmacy practice experience.
• Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record.
• Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed Pharmacist in the state of Iowa
• EPIC Certification