Pharmacist Program Manager Informatics

We're seeking a Pharmacist Program Manager Informatics to join our team! In this role, you'll enhance pharmacy services by leveraging automation, interoperable systems, and clinical device integration to optimize medication management and improve medication safety. Key responsibilities include designing innovative processes for automated systems, leading initiatives to integrate clinical devices with pharmacy systems, and collaborating with clinical, operational, and technical teams to identify technology-driven improvements.

Location: Ability to work remote- Must reside within IA, IL, or WI and be able to be onsite periodically.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

What are team member vaccine requirements?

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health - Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, deploy, and monitor system safeguards to prevent medication errors, including barcode medication administration, infusion library, and smart pump interoperability utilization and compliance.
• Participate in designing and implementing interoperable pharmacy systems that integrate with the enterprise-wide EHR (Epic).
• Perform data analysis to identify needs for new technologies, equipment, or system enhancements to improve patient safety or clinical care/outcomes.
• Educate pharmacy staff on complex medication safety systems, including the EHR, automated dispensing cabinets, robotic dispensing systems, and smart infusion pumps.
• Manage large-scale implementation projects for the EHR, automated pharmacy systems, smart infusion devices, clinical decision support, etc.
• Collaborate with informatics, IT, and clinical teams to facilitate integration of pharmacy systems with other clinical applications and devices.

What You'll Need:

Education:

Required: A graduate of an approved College of Pharmacy and possesses a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS degree in Pharmacy.

Preferred: Master's degree in health informatics, information science, or other relevant graduate degree.

Experience:

Required: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and two years of practice experience or five years of pharmacy practice experience.

Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical records.

License/Certifications:

Required: Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in designated State and be in good standing with the State(s) Board of Pharmacy Examiners.

Preferred: Relavent EPIC Certifications: Willow