Pharmacy Specialist - Clinical Informatics - Full Time - Detroit Elijah McCoy

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Specialist in Clinical Informatics to bridge the gap between Pharmacy Services and IT. This full-time role is pivotal in advancing medication management technologies and optimizing workflows to enhance patient safety. You'll be instrumental in troubleshooting pharmacy technology systems, leading projects, and collaborating with clinical teams. If you have a passion for improving healthcare through technology and possess excellent communication and leadership skills, this opportunity is designed for you.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited pharmacy college; completion of a residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
• 3-5 years of pharmacist experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary intermediary for Pharmacy and IT regarding Medication Management Technology issues.
• Lead projects for the implementation and support of integrated clinical systems.

Skills

Pharmacy Management

Clinical Informatics

Communication Skills

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Pharmacy Degree

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency

Tools

EPIC

Pharmacy Automation Systems

Job description

Pharmacy Specialist - Clinical Informatics - Full Time - Detroit Elijah McCoy

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Position Overview

Henry Ford Health is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Specialist in Clinical Informatics to serve as the primary liaison between Pharmacy Services and Information Technology (IT)/EPIC teams. This full-time role involves advancing medication management technologies, optimizing system workflows, and improving procedures to enhance patient safety and care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as the primary intermediary for Pharmacy, Nursing, and other Service Line groups regarding Medication Management Technology issues, coordinating with Epic (e.g., Willow) or other IT teams.
2. Manage requests for changes to Pharmacy Technology systems, advising on feasibility, timelines, and validating system effectiveness post-implementation.
3. Collaborate with the Clinical Shared Services Medication Management team on formulary updates and their organizational relevance.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Pharmacy Technology systems, including software and hardware problems.
5. Assist the Pharmacy Automation team in troubleshooting and utilizing pharmacy technologies effectively.
6. Participate in the Pharmacy JV Technology Workstream, providing updates on completed work.
7. Develop and maintain Pharmacy System Standards, assisting with application, hardware, and software evaluations.
8. Lead projects and act as liaison for the implementation and support of integrated clinical systems.
9. Improve work procedures by analyzing system problems and developing solutions.
10. Document policies and procedures related to information systems and develop test plans.
11. Support medication safety initiatives involving Medication Management Technologies, monitoring outcomes for efficacy and safety.
12. Participate in pharmaceutical research, including precepting residents and students, and contributing to publications or presentations.
13. Apply critical thinking, decisive judgment, and work independently in a stressful environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited pharmacy college; completion of a residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Preferred: ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Pharmacy Informatics or at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of pharmacist experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to meet practice standards for a Level II pharmacist.
• Leadership skills and teamwork ability.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven research/publication record preferred.
• Experience working with pharmacy students.

Licensing Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Michigan; licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Additional Details

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: Pharmacy Admin - Product Line
• Shift: Day
• Employment Type: Full-time