Pharmacy Informatics Specialist

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

On-site fitness center

Job summary

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia seeks an Informatics Pharmacist to join a permanent, on-site role in Salina, KS. The position bridges clinical practice with pharmacy operations and health IT to optimize EHR workflows, enhance medication safety, and support regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role covers management of informatics systems, ADCs, BCMA, and drug library integration, with potential for up to one remote day per week. A PharmD or equivalent and KS licensure are required.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree or equivalent.
• Active Kansas Pharmacist license or eligible via reciprocity.
• Clinical pharmacy background with healthcare technology and data analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize informatics tools and EHR workflows to streamline operations.
• Design system controls to enhance medication safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee drug diversion tracking tools and analytics to protect the supply chain.
• Provide direct patient-centered pharmaceutical care including order verification and information provision.

Skills

Informatics systems

EHR workflows

Medication safety

Drug diversion monitoring

Clinical pharmacy care

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy

Kansas Pharmacist license

Job description

About the Job

Seeking a clinically grounded Informatics Pharmacist for a permanent, full-time opportunity in Salina, KS. This role bridges clinical practice, pharmacy operations, and health information technology-optimizing electronic systems, expanding medication safety protocols, supporting drug diversion monitoring, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the acute hospital and affiliated facilities.

Work Structure & Schedule

• Position Type: Full-Time Permanent.
• Work Arrangement: On-site with potential hybrid flexibility (eligible for up to 1 remote day per week).
• Shift Schedule: Day Shift | 8-Hour Shifts (Standard daytime hours).
• Weekend Requirements: As needed.
• Evening & On-Call Requirements: Evenings and on-call coverage as needed.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Practice

• Informatics & Systems Optimization: Support, maintain, and optimize pharmacy informatics tools, electronic health record (EHR) workflows, and healthcare technology to streamline clinical operations and medication administration.
• Medication Safety & Compliance: Utilize clinical knowledge to design and implement system controls that enhance medication safety, reduce error rates, and maintain alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Drug Diversion & Supply Chain Monitoring: Oversee and manage drug diversion tracking tools, audit platforms, and analytics to safeguard the medication supply chain and maintain inventory integrity.
• Clinical Pharmaceutical Care: Provide direct patient-centered pharmaceutical support, including order verification, dispensing, and drug information consultation in accordance with facility standards and state pharmacy law.

Clinical & Technical Systems Ecosystem

The Informatics Pharmacist will manage and optimize:

• Electronic Health Records (EHR) and integrated pharmacy modules.
• Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) and central pharmacy automation systems.
• Smart IV Pump Technology and drug library integration.
• Bar-Code Medication Administration (BCMA) and scanning technologies.
• Drug Diversion Tracking & Analytics Platforms.
• Medication Safety Surveillance & Reporting Systems.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits Package

Full-time permanent employees are eligible for a robust benefits suite, including:

• Paid Time Off: Earned Time Off (ETO) with sell-back options and ETO donation fund; Extended Illness Bank (EIB); Holiday Pay.
• Health & Welfare Coverage: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Group Life and AD&D coverage; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial & Education Support: 401(k) Retirement Plan; Tuition Assistance; Student Loan Forgiveness Program; PACE Educational Funds.
• Employee Perks & Wellness: On-site Fitness Center; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Pharmacy with payroll deduction; Leadership Development Pathways; Free Sleeping Rooms for staff.

Qualifications & Submission Requirements

• Education & Credentials: Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (PharmD or BS Pharmacy) [REQUIRED].
• Licensure: Active Pharmacist License in the State of Kansas (or eligible for licensure via reciprocity) [REQUIRED].
• Clinical & Technical Background: Clinical pharmacy background with demonstrated experience or strong aptitude in healthcare technology, EHR optimization, automated dispensing, and data analytics [REQUIRED].