Senior Technology Pharmacist- Willow - IP Team

Jefferson Health; Washington, Northern (Washington County, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks a PharmD with strong Epic Willow and pharmacy informatics expertise to lead clinical software initiatives across acute care operations. You will drive design, build, testing and support of Epic Willow modules to optimize medication management and decision support.

You will mentor Technology Pharmacists, coordinate testing, and participate in governance to improve workflows and access to clinical information systems.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) with hospital pharmacy experience.
• PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency preferred.
• Experience with Epic Willow and clinical software in large health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical software leadership on medium to large projects.
• Coordinate testing and governance for Epic Willow modules.
• Mentor Technology Pharmacists and standardize workflows.

Skills

Pharmacy informatics

Epic Willow

Clinical software leadership

Project management

Testing coordination

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency

Tools

Epic Willow

Job description

Job Description Summary

Exhibits the highest degree of expertise in acute care pharmacy operations, clinical informatics, Epic Willow and related functions. Clinical software expert in medication management, order entry, clinical knowledgebases, decision support and automation. Provides clinical software leadership, in area(s) of specialization, on projects as required. May act as a subject matter expert in a business and/or functional area to help the user in defining their needs. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems utilizing knowledge of their areas(s) of specialization. May have duties instructing, directing and/or checking the work of others as it relates to their area of specialization. Expected to focus 80% or more time engaged in supporting Epic design, build, testing and support. Reports to Manager or Director level in Information Services.

Job Duties

• Provides clinical software leadership, in area(s) of specialization, on medium to large size projects as required
• Maintains understanding of user, project leader, and management direction and meets regularly to review project priorites and scope
• Functions as a coach and mentor to Technology Pharmacists to achieve workflow standardization and design across the organization
• Stays abreast of technological advancements.
• Researches and recommends new tools and alternatives to improve access and efficiency within the organization.
• Coordinates and leads others in process of unit, functional, and integration testing.
• Leads discussion in team and departmental committees providing data and system governance.
• Develops, leads/coordinates conventions, standards, and procedures to improve departmental function.
• Develops and implements strategies and methodologies to meet the future information needs of LVHN.
• Follows current project management methodology and assures all team members to do the same.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate Pharmacy 7 years Clinical applications or direct Epic Build, implementation and support 5 years Hospital pharmacists in a large hospital/IDN or Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency
• Exhibits highly developed self-management skills and ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities.
• Analytical skills to assess clinical/business problems and develop feasible solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Team leadership.
• RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania

Upon Hire

• EPIC Willow Certification - Epic Systems Within 120 Days

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Location

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

For more benefits information,

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.