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Informatics Specialist - Pharmacist

Piedmont Healthcare

Atlanta, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1w agoVerified open 6 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Atlanta, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Licensure As Registered PharmacistEpic Certification Within 90 Days Of Completion Of Last ClassBachelor's degree

Job overview

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring an Informatics Specialist - Pharmacist. At Piedmont Healthcare, the Informatics Specialist‑Pharmacist will contribute pharmacy practice expertise, safe medication use, and health IT knowledge to design, optimize, and improve medication management within the electronic health record and related technologies, collaborating with executives, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and user experience.

Key focus areas include Guide design, usability, and optimization of medication management within the EHR, Develop medication alerts and decision support tools, and Integrate smart pumps and automated dispensing cabinets.

Preferred (not required): Pharmacy Practice, Safe Medication Use, Clinical Decision Making, and Health Information Technology.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pharmacy PracticeSafe Medication UseClinical Decision MakingHealth Information TechnologyMedication ManagementElectronic Health RecordMedication AlertsClinical Decision SupportAutomated Dispensing CabinetsSmart PumpsData QualityPatient Safety InitiativesPharmacy Operations KnowledgeEpic EHRPharmacy ApplicationsPharmacy InformaticsData Reporting

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited School of PharmacyBachelor's Degree in PharmacyPharmD3+ Years Healthcare ExperienceExperience With Pharmacy Applications or Pharmacy Informatics, EHR, Data and ReportingExperience With Epic EHRExperience Working on Patient Safety Initiatives Related to Pharmacy/EMRStrong Medication and Pharmacy Operations KnowledgeCurrent Licensure as Registered PharmacistEpic Certification Within 90 Days of Completion of Last Class

Full job description

Overview At Piedmont Healthcare, you’ll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities This position contributes knowledge of pharmacy practice, safe medication use, clinical decision making, and an understanding of health information technology to guide and lead in the design, usability, and optimization of the medication management within the electronic health record, medication alerts and decision support, automated dispensing cabinets and integrated smart pumps. This role is instrumental to safe medication strategy related projects ensuring data quality, best practices, and avoiding medication related harm. Collaborates with healthcare executives, providers, pharmacists, nurses and other key stakeholders to improve multifaceted workflows and to implement efficient technology solutions that improve patient safety and end user experience. This role will work closely with the informatics leadership, pharmacy leadership, nursing, IS applications, quality, business intelligence, clinical decision support teams and other healthcare professionals. Qualifications Education

  • Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy and Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy Required

  • PharmD Preferred

Work Experience

  • 3 years of experience working in a healthcare setting Required

  • Experience with pharmacy applications and/or pharmacy informatics, EHR, data and reporting Preferred

  • Experience with Epic EHR Preferred

  • Experience working on patient safety initiatives related to pharmacy/EMR Required

  • Strong medication and pharmacy operations knowledge, including ordering, dispensing, administration, and diversion workflows. Required

  • Experience working on patient safety initiatives related to pharmacy/EMR. Required

Licenses and Certifications

  • Current licensure as a registered pharmacist Upon Hire Required

  • Epic certification be successfully obtained 90 days after completion of last class Required

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Healthcare Corporate

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