Pharmacist, Clin Info Spec II

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Job Location (Full Address):

120 Corporate Woods, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500160 Pharmacy SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCD 219

Compensation Range:

$126,258.00 - $163,610.00

Responsibilities:

Leads the design and development of technology to optimize the safety and efficiency of the organizations medication use system. Analyzes, plans, recommends, evaluates and translates clinical practice, operations, policy and procedures into electronic content and workflows. Configures the system and associated technology to improve operations, standardize processes, gain workflow efficiencies, improve patient care, and the patient experience. May act as lead on projects and other initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains responsibility for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services related to area of practice to optimize technology in the medication use system, including responsibilities for information management, knowledge delivery, data analytics, clinical informatics, and change management.
• Works collaboratively with departmental leadership, cross-functional technical teams, clinicians, and health-care providers to implement and maintain the medication use system in the electronic health record and associated technology. Ensures technology systems are designed and maintained in accordance with hospital policy, organizational IT policy, and industry standards, and are optimized for end-user workflow, patient care, and engagement. Leads departmental activities or integrated groups/committees, when applicable, utilizing in-depth knowledge of technology and clinical practice in area of specialization to drive outcomes focused on improving the care of patients, as well as the use of technology by clinicians.
• Serves as a lead on the execution of departmental and organizational strategic plans as it relates to the use of medication use/pharmacy technology systems. Develops and assists other team members in the development of enhancements or non-governance directed project plans. May serve as a project lead on cross-application complex enhancements or projects. Assists in the creation and maintaining of communication between impacted departments, including Pharmacy IT and ISD. Represents the application team/informatics group in meetings at URMC and affiliates. Leads or participates in discussions regarding utilization of software tools in relation to pharmacy workflows. Leads the design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and upgrade of pharmacy information and automation technology systems. Maintains knowledge of applications and enhancements to maximize the safe and effective use of technology systems. Defines and documents pharmacy application testing requirements. Coordinates database development/updates, testing and maintenance of the pharmacy information systems. Assists in the development, revision, and maintenance of policies and procedures for the use of information systems as it pertains to pharmacologic and or study related workflows. Assists in the development and maintenance of system down-time policies with departmental leaders or affiliated partners.
• Identifies and resolves medication use system problems and troubleshoots operational issues and problems with software applications. Works with other team members in a coordinated and planned approach to resolve systems issues. Communicates and coordinates problem solving with appropriate internal and external sources. Contacts appropriate individuals for assistance when solution is beyond expertise or authority. Resolves problems with appropriate communication to all pertinent staff in a clear and concise manner and assists other staff members in creation of communication plan. Coordinates vendor assistance in issue resolution as required by application or departmental leadership. Advises pharmacy management on impact of information/automation system issues on patient care and department operations. Coordinates ongoing assessment of hardware needs to ensure maximum benefit of the systems.
• Maintains a personal and professional commitment to ongoing development and service through active engagement in professional organizations, industry best practices, specialty boards, industry or professional organization events. Participates in the training of future generations of pharmacists and analysts by serving as a preceptor for pharmacy residency training programs offered at the University of Rochester Medical Center, contributes to student training experiences for IPPE and APPE rotations as assigned, and provides didactic lectures, case studies, and other interactive teaching programs to pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and pharmacists. Participates and leads discussion, as requested, at departmental, hospital, URMC/UR Medicine and Affiliate committees or task forces. Provides educational support as requested by nursing, medical/surgical residents, students training in allied health professions.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree and 2 years of pharmacy practice experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year of training or practice in informatics. This may be completion of a post graduate training program, certificate program completion, or college course work. required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and develop critical thinking skills required
• Strong communication (verbal and written), teamwork and follow-up skills required
• Solid technical aptitude and an understanding of computer systems and IT functions. Skilled in using Microsoft software, specifically Office and SharePoint required
• Excellent leadership, communication (verbal and written), presentation, analytical and problem solving skills preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• New York State Pharmacy License or eligibility upon hire required
• EPIC - EPIC Certification within 1 year required

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