Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Informatics - Pharmacy -Full Time/Varied - Req#2080643538

Brief Description

Job Objective: Under the direction of the Manager of Pharmacy Informatics, the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Informatics, in close collaboration with the leadership and staff of the Pharmacy Department and Information, Technology and Systems Group Department, with some latitude for independent judgment and action, assists with the planning, development, coordination, staff training and maintenance of all pharmacy and medication related software, hardware and automation.

Pharmacy Informatics encompasses all aspects of understanding and promoting the effective organization, analysis, management, and use of medication related information, automation and other technology to optimize patient safety in the medication use process.

Provides information system assistance and mentoring for clinical staff to ensure excellence in the provision of safe medication therapy. Models a desire to create systems of excellence in information management and technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform all duties and functions of a Clinical Pharmacist in compliance with all California and Federal pharmacy laws and regulations. Joint Commission, CMS, Title 22, etc.
• Assists in the orientation and training of departmental personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Precepts pharmacy residents, pharmacy graduates, and students from accredited Colleges of Pharmacy in clinical informatics clerkship experiences.
• Maintains professional work habits by organizing workload, setting priorities, completing assignments in a timely manner, utilizing resources appropriately, complying with department program standards and adapts well to change.
• Reviews medication orders to ensure accurate, rational, and cost effective drug therapy; this includes choice of appropriate drug, indication, route and rate of administration.
• Assists in developing informatics related programs designed to increase pharmacists' involvement in promotion of rational drug therapy in the hospital; such programs may include pharmacist-regulated drug monitoring protocols, regularly scheduled in-services for hospital staff on various drug therapy topics, and improved monitoring and interventions in drug therapy.
• Participates in the development and production of protocol/guidelines, policies and procedures, and other staff development programs for pharmacy or other health care providers.
• Participates in appropriate committees.
• Maintains clinical and pharmacy informatics expertise through consistent literature review, attendance in appropriate seminars, and active membership in state or national pharmacy organizations.
  
  

Non-Essential Duties:

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Fully understands and can apply all state and federal laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy.
• Must possess excellent knowledge of current drug therapies, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and sociologic principles necessary to assist in the safe and effective utilization of drugs by patients
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency regarding special needs and behaviors of age or ethnic specific groups
  
  

Skills

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other health care professionals
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to adhere with AVH Policies and Procedures and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of corporate compliance rules and regulations
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations and maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and department information
• Must possess ability to develop and implement medication related protocols
  
  

AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Must have Doctor of Pharmacy degree from accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Prefer 2 years of residency (PGY1 and PGY2) or fellowship experience, or equivalent acute care clinical pharmacy experience in specialized area.
  
  

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Must have a current State of California Pharmacist License
  
  

Key Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Works primarily in an office environment.
• Requires ability to stand, sit or walk around department and facility most of the day.
• Some bending, lifting less than 20 lbs and occasional reaching above the shoulder.
• Use of automated equipment
• Tolerate repetitive arm and hand movements
• Potential for exposure to dangerous or toxic medications.
• May need PPE if preparing chemotherapy.
  
  

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Must have Doctor of Pharmacy degree from accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Prefer 2 years of residency (PGY1 and PGY2) or fellowship experience, or equivalent acute care clinical pharmacy experience in specialized area.
  
  

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Must have a current State of California Pharmacist License
  
  

Summary

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Informatics will work in the Main Hospital.