Clinical Information System Specialist Pharmacist- Solutions

Responsibilities/Job Description: Work as a liaison between IS, Pharmacy Services, third party vendors, and Fairview organizational Epic applications to incorporate medication management initiatives into Fairview's inpatient clinical information system (EPIC) and further support successful design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the electronic medication orders process. Strong understanding of the inpatient pharmacy medication process, basic computer skills, clinical knowledge related to drug therapy, strong customer service and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Work as a liaison between IS, Pharmacy Services, third party vendors, and Fairview organizational Epic applications to incorporate medication management initiatives into Fairview's inpatient clinical information system (EPIC) and further support successful design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the electronic medication orders process.

Responsibilities

• Supports successful design, implementation and support of EPIC. Coordinate with key user representatives to develop project task plans, timelines, and schedules. Coordinate and perform system testing and develop and monitor measurements of process improvements identified in system solutions.
• Incorporates medication management initiatives into Fairview’s inpatient clinical information system. Apply standards of practice (clinical policies, regulatory requirements, etc.) to system requirements design, and configuration to support best practice including: sharing responsibility for ongoing support of Pharmacy and IS software applications including EPIC, Medispan, and Automated Drug Dispensing Systems (ADDS), provide on-site support as needed, and identify system requirements in base clinical areas.
• Act as a liaison with staff, management and other customer groups to ensure successful implementation and ongoing success. Assist in the development of training plans, course curriculum, and participates in training classes. Act as first point of contact/resource for end users for issues related to pharmacy information systems. Monitors system performance, liaison with application vendors, document problems and resolutions, and implement escalation procedures where appropriate. Shares on call responsibilities.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population serve.

Required Qualifications

• Pharm.D. Degree
• 2 years As an inpatient pharmacist or four years as an ambulatory pharmacist when applicable.
• Strong understanding of the inpatient pharmacy medication process, basic computer skills, clinical knowledge related to drug therapy, strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Current MN Licensure as a Pharmacist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with standard office automation including ACCESS, EXCEL, MS Project
• Work and build experience with Epic
• Epic Willow Certification within 1 year, if not already gotten and maintained.
• Beacon Certification

 

Qualifications:

$139,588.80- $197,059.20 Annual