Pharmacy Informatics Specialist

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia; Salina (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off (ETO)

Insurance

Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

On-site sleeping rooms

Job summary

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia in Salina, Kansas, seeks an Informatics Pharmacist to blend clinical pharmacy expertise with health IT. You will optimize pharmacy IT systems, manage automation workflows, and support regulatory compliance across the hospital and affiliated sites.

The role involves configuring automated dispensing cabinets, smart IV pumps, barcoding, and drug diversion monitoring, while ensuring dispensing accuracy and medication safety in alignment with hospital standards.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BSPharm from an accredited program is required.
• Active Kansas Pharmacist License or eligibility before start.
• Clinical pharmacy practice with interest/training in informatics is required.
• Hands-on experience with health system EHRs, automation, and safety platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support, build, and maintain pharmacy informatics platforms and workflows.
• Oversee automated dispensing cabinets, smart pumps, and barcoding systems.
• Analyze utilization data and ensure regulatory compliance across sites.
• Provide patient-centered care and drug information in line with standards.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Pharmacy Informatics Interest

EHR Knowledge

Medication Safety

Education

PharmD or BSPharm

Kansas Pharmacist License

Tools

Pharmacy Automation Systems

EHR Systems

Barcoding/Scanning

Job description

Position Type

Permanent / Full-Time (8 Hours/Day)

Shift / Work Schedule

Day Shift (Full-Time | Evenings and Weekends as needed); Hybrid schedule potential (up to 1 day remote per week, otherwise on-site)

Weekend & Call Requirements

Weekends as needed | Possible call coverage

Position Overview & Clinical Scope

A regional health center in central Kansas is seeking an Informatics Pharmacist to integrate clinical pharmacy expertise with healthcare technology. This role focuses on optimizing pharmacy IT systems, managing medication automation workflows, driving regulatory compliance, and supporting drug diversion monitoring across the hospital and affiliated care sites.

Core Responsibilities & Technical Scope

• System Optimization: Support, build, and maintain pharmacy informatics platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and clinical software workflows to drive operational efficiency and medication safety.
• Automation & Technology Management: Oversee and configure automated dispensing cabinets, smart IV pumps, barcoding/scanning systems, and drug diversion monitoring tools.
• Medication Safety & Compliance: Analyze medication utilization data, monitor drug diversion reporting platforms, and ensure compliance across the medication supply chain.
• Clinical Practice: Provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care, maintain dispensing accuracy, and deliver drug information services in accordance with hospital standards and pharmacy regulations.

Candidate Qualification Requirements

Licensure & Education

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) from an accredited pharmacy program [REQUIRED].
• State Licensure: Active Kansas Pharmacist License (or eligibility to obtain prior to start) [REQUIRED].

Experience & Skills

• Clinical Foundation: Clinical pharmacy practice experience combined with a strong interest or training in pharmacy informatics [REQUIRED].
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with health system EHRs, pharmacy automation, and medication safety/diversion platforms [PREFERRED].

Compensation & Full Permanent Benefits Package

• Time Off & Leave: Earned Time Off (ETO), ETO sell-back option, ETO donation fund, Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and holiday pay.
• Insurance & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Group Life and AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); On-site fitness center and Wellness Program.
• Retirement & Financial: 401(k) retirement plan, Tuition Assistance, and Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Professional Support: PACE Educational Funds, leadership growth opportunities, and Diversity Committee engagement.
• Perks & Logistics: Employee Pharmacy discounts with payroll deduction, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), college partnership discounts, gift shop discounts, and free sleeping rooms for on-call/extended needs.