Pharmacy Informatics Lead & Systems Administrator

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Pharmacy Informatics Specialist responsible for development, build, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of pharmacy information systems (Epic, etc.) and related technologies. You will lead system-wide informatics projects and ensure patient care is optimized.

The role requires a PharmD, Texas license or eligible, Willow certification, and at least five years' experience with Pharmacy Information Systems.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Work in collaboration with physician, pharmacy, nurse leadership/champions and other health informatics teams in a positive, constructive and efficient manner.
• 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
• 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.
• Build and maintenance of order sets, drug/mixture build in accordance build guidelines and standards.
• 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.
• Adheres to Health Informatics policy, procedures and communication/office etiquette
• On-Call support MDMC, MCMC, MMMC, MRMC, MCCC, MRCC, MSMC, MLMC, MCEL and JV's during non-business hours.
• Performs any special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy informatics

Project management

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Tools

Epic

Willow Certified

Job description

Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Pharmacy Informatics Specialist responsible for development, build, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of pharmacy information systems (Epic, etc.) and related technologies. You will lead system-wide informatics projects and ensure patient care is optimized.

The role requires a PharmD, Texas license or eligible, Willow certification, and at least five years' experience with Pharmacy Information Systems.