Pharmacist Informatics – Research, First Shift, Pharmacy Administration

Location: Hybrid / UC Business Center
Department: Pharmacy Adminstration 
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly 
Shift: First Shift 

UC Health is hiring an Informatics Pharmacist in the Pharmacy Admistration Department at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center

This is a Pharmacist position on the Pharmacy Informatics team. Epic certification in both Willow Inpatient and Beacon will be required. This position will work specifically on research protocol build, in collaboration with interprofessional research teams, and IDS pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Overall, this position joins a dynamic, collaborative, and committed research pharmacy team that works across interprofessional research and clinical teams to advance cutting edge drug therapy research and discovery.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team each year. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details:

• Learning environment allows for constant development.   
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K 
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities 
• Community Discounts 
• Hybrid 

1. PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

2. Project Management & Support- Participate in developing project plans & putting plans into action. Function as a liaison to other UC Health departments (especially those related to Pharmaceutical Care) for assigned projects. Independently prioritize assigned tasks & projects base upon directives from supervisor or customers. Coordinate & facilitate communication between internal & external parties on project/tasks related issues and developments. Independently works with cross functional teams. Support end users to develop & validate system solutions. 

3.   Build, Configure, Testing Management- Apply medication & related system expertise to the development, analysis and implementation of enterprise-wide clinical system projects. Maintain and in-depth knowledge of UC Health pharmacy operations, policies and procedures through a close relationship with pharmacy administration and staff. Build & maintain medication related files to ensure medications can be safely ordered, dispensed, and administered. Analyze end user needs for developing & modifying systems to meet departmental as well as Ohio State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Work closely with end-users to define objectives, identify proposed systems for improvement in accordance with departmental procedures. Plan & conduct system testing, incorporating written test scripts. Analyze & resolve complex system issues through collegial relationship with all EPIC support teams. Develop & implement new functionality that improves clinical care delivery & patient safety. Document issues/projects in applicable issue tracking application, updating in a timely manner as appropriate.

4.   Production Support- Provide direct technical support as well as on-call support & resolution assistance of identified application problems. Adhere to compliance requirements with all applicable state & federal regulations. Work closely with other EPIC & IS teams as well as outside vendors to ensure proper system functionality. Identify or develop alternate resolutions to problems where appropriate. Issue Management & Change Control methods to implement system solutions. Support departmental efforts to improve customer satisfaction. Evaluate & monitor system performance and functionality to avoid potential issues. 

5.   Customer Service- Ensure outstanding end-user support is provided, including ongoing monitoring of outstanding incident management issues, and collaboration with other areas to ensure customer issues are managed & supported in a timely manner. Adhere to and promote continual adoption of change improvement & support. Model outstanding customer service behavior, including timely and effective follow-up with customers.

6.   Miscellaneous- Maintain current proficiency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Participate in establishing job requirements & goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussions. Serve as a representative on various hospital committees when assigned. Attend pharmacy department meetings upon request. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education: B.S. in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required. PharmD preferred degree.

License and Certification: Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Ohio. EPIC Certification in application module must be obtained within the Introductory period where appropriate

Years of Experience: Required 2 years of pharmacy experience. Preferred 1 year EPIC training. 

Required Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to organize information, define problems, develop resolutions and recommend action plans. Must possess a high level of organizational & workflow efficiency skills with attention to detail. Capable of relating to a wide range of age groups & demographic backgrounds. Demonstrate diplomacy, tact and a professional demeanor. Process organization, analysis, supervision and prioritization abilities. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products. Knowledge of Pharmacy operations & integration with other areas.

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Expected starting salary range for this position is between $61.42/hr.- $81.43/hr.

The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

About UC Health  

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.  

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