Pharmacy Informatics Specialist PharmD or RPh Required

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Licensed PharmD or RPh Pharmacy Informatics Specialist integrates pharmacy practice computer science and information science to manage and communicate the data systems in Clinical practice and to aid in pharmacy operations. The Specialist manages multiple clinical software systems with a high degree of complexity and interoperability.Effectively leads multidisciplinary teams that include physicians clinical personnel peers and administrative staff to facilitate process improvements associated with evidencebased standards of care. The Specialist manages the design coding build testing documentation implementation and maintenance of clinical systems.Understands the capabilities of current systems to facilitate clinical process redesign and continued improvement to reduce redundancy and standardize clinical practice and documentation.

As the liaison with the user departments the Specialist coordinates custom programming change management and system optimization to attain high quality patient outcomes. The Specialist maintains uptodate knowledge of trends and advances in Pharmacy and in health care informatics as well as new developments in hardware and software technology.Provides guidance and training to less experienced analysts and specialists. The Specialist is expected to focus the full potential of their pharmacy knowledge and experience in the assessment and improvements of electronic medication processes that are safe effective and appropriate.

Epic Willow Ambulatory Certification Required within 120 days of hire.

The ideal candidate will live within the KC Metro in order to particpate in onsite team meetings.

At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.

Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found nonimmune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Designs builds implements upgrades manages and maintains multiple clinical software systems with a high degree of complexity and interoperability Help develop and maintain tools that contribute to the quality of pharmacy clinical services and operations aligning with established pharmacy policies procedures and protocols:

Identifies methodologies for modifying implementing and utilizing clinical systems with data structures that support health care access delivery and evaluation.

Leads design build validation and implementation support for all clinical system applications and associated hardware.

Manages correction of any identified defects with the software vendor.

Manages and maintains ongoing changes in application configurations.

Maintains current knowledge of software enhancements and upgrades.

Maintains documentation of the application how it works what it does technical contacts responsible parties maintenance instructions backup procedures and disaster recovery.

Leads evaluation and development of new clinical systems and organization initiatives.

Participates in orientation training and knowledge transfer of new IS staff.

Liaison between Information Systems and pharmacy department:

Utilizes leadership and communication skills to collaborate with clinical system users to identify system deficiencies while developing the effective use of technology to promote maintenance of patient safety and confidentiality.

Serves as an internal consultant with all clinical departments to identify and achieve department & clinical system project goals.Communicates data information knowledge and wisdom to the clinical users to support best clinical practice.

Collaborates with clinical system users to identify where improvements are needed in electronic processes.

Assesses analyzes and translates clinical needs and requirements into the development of appropriate clinical systems.

Maintains direct contact with vendor to assure customer needs are met.

Investigates the need for additional services programs applications modifications and/or hardware.

Communicates policy to users and responds to user requests for assistance.

Maintains and monitors application security by granting the correct level of access for all users and administrators of the application.

Leads change management and system optimization to facilitate process improvement:

Leads and supports teams and committees to plan coordinate and implement improvements aligned with the organizations strategic initiatives or required by external regulations.

Leads the development and implementation of system or work process changes.

Recommends innovations ideas processes additions and modifications to improve existing clinical systems.

Acts as subject matter expert to design and implement system changes to improve processes.

Coordinates the implementation of system changes with all affected groups.

Coordinates with software vendors to identify the most efficient application configuration to maximize system performance.

Translates endusers needs into system optimization.

Leads evaluation and development of new clinical systems and organization initiatives.

Participates in organizational and departmental quality improvement projects and medication use evaluation activities and facilitates effective communication relative to the initiatives. Maintains competence required for current job title/position. Completes goals as set by self and supervisor for evaluation period:

Actively participates in quality improvement projects

Participates in Root cause Analysis Failure Modes and Effects analysis or other quality related initiatives as requested

Maintains Missouri or Kansas license in good standing

Attends team staff meetings

Attends orientation and training programs

Review literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and Cerner application

Complies with all applicable federal state and local lows rules and regulations

Goals set at previous assessment are met and documentation is presented to supervisor at next annual evaluation date.

• Bachelors Degree PharmD or RPh Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school and 57 years experience as a practicing Pharmacist. Preferred Pediatric Healthcare. Preferred Informatics Pharmacist experience.
• Employees must obtain Licensed Pharmacist MO or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• Epic Willow Inpatient Certification Required within 120 days of hire OR
• Epic Willow Ambulatory Certification Required within 120 days of hire.

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $57.81/hr but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

This is an intermittent remote position which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and onsite hours at a Childrens Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture ethnicity race sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability and beliefs.