Informatics Pharmacist

Department Overview

The purpose of the Informatics Pharmacist is to provide the services of a licensed pharmacist to the pharmacy

information management team with responsibility for the information systems infrastructure, safe and proper

distribution and use of medications and pharmacy practice within all OHSU Health practice settings.

 

Informatics pharmacists are responsible for development, implementation, analysis, design and optimization of

the EHR and ancillary systems configuration to support Department of Pharmacy workflows in a variety of

formats and practice situations.

 

Informatics Pharmacists assist Department of Pharmacy service lines that interact with the electronic health

record or ancillary systems, and work collaboratively with other health care IT/Informatics teams through the

health system in support of the EHR and ancillary systems as needed.

Function/Duties of Position

• Execute or advise on electronic health record configuration and maintenance to support safe, appropriate, and effective medication use, including (but not limited to):
  • Medication use cycle information infrastructure
    • Ordering, dispensing, administration and documentation workflows
  • Billing processes around medication use cycle
  • Clinical decision support tools addressing drug-drug interactions, allergies, dosing appropriateness, route selection, dose adjustment rules , etc.
  • Medication orders in order sets and protocols
  • Guidance for formulary product selection, restrictions, and/or REMS requirements
  • Integration with third party information systems and/or technologies
• Clinical knowledge and expertise
  • Provide clinical oversight of Department of Pharmacy information system configuration
  • Provide consultation on clinical or operational impact of information system configuration
  • Provide consultation on medication use cycle
  • Act as liaison between clinical teams and informatics teams for workflows, systems and vendors
  • Ensure medication use process complies with applicable regulations

• Serve as system consultant/expert resource for pharmacy department information systems technology projects as subject matter expert or project manager as needed/assigned.

• Precepting

   

  • Serve as preceptor for pharmacy residents and doctor of pharmacy candidates

• Other additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required. 
• A current Pharmacist’s license issued by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Informatics Residency training required OR equivalent work experience in practice and informatics.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database and telecommunication applications
• Knowledge of pharmacy services within an integrated health-system utilizing various information technologies such as computerized-prescriber order entry, point-of-care bar-code medication administration, and automated dispensing cabinets, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of outcomes analysis with regard to data warehouses and data mining are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written presentation.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a complex team environment; collaborate with external and internal professionals and other customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with ease and efficiency.
• Ability to provide leadership and promote teamwork. ·Ability to effectively conduct educational presentations. · Skills in prioritization, problem solving, organization, decision-making, time management, and planning. ·Ability to manage large scale projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy PGY2 Informatics Residency

Additional Details

Telework up to 100%, and may require occasional travel to OHSU Health or partner campus locations as needed. May require evening and/or weekend shifts for coverage during on call assignment, system upgrades, go-lives, or other tasks.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.