PHARMACIST INFORMATICS | Inpatient Pharmacy

Salina Regional Health Center

PHARMACIST INFORMATICS

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Pharmacy Director, the Informatics Pharmacist is responsible for managing and optimizing pharmacy informatics systems to enhance medication safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance at Salina Regional Health Center and its affiliates. The Informatics Pharmacist will also assist in overseeing drug diversion monitoring programs, ensuring the integrity of our medication supply chain and supporting compliance with legal and organizational policies. Additionally, this position provides prescribed medications, drug information, and overall pharmaceutical care as needed for patient care according to professional standards, laws, and practices.

POPULATION SERVED: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
Oversees the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of pharmacy information systems, including EHRs, automated dispensing cabinets, and assist with clinical decision support tools.
Provide inpatient pharmacy care, including verification of medication orders, preparing and dispensing medications, offering drug information, and supporting patient care according to professional standards.
Participate in or lead initiatives to reduce medication errors, adverse drug events, and other risks, ensuring safe medication use and compliance with safety standards.
Enhance drug diversion prevention, detection, and investigation programs using data analytics and technology-driven tools to ensure the integrity of the medication supply chain.

ACCESS
Work with medical, nursing, IT, and other teams to develop workflows and integrate informatics solutions that enhance medication safety and operational efficiency.
Review and analyze medication usage reports, transaction records, and system performance to identify discrepancies, improve processes, and ensure system reliability.
Lead and coordinate pharmacy informatics projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation, while adhering to timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

STEWARDSHIP
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies, related to controlled substances and medication safety.
Provide training and technical support to pharmacy staff and other end-users to ensure effective use of pharmacy-related technologies and processes.
Analyze user feedback and system performance to identify areas for improvement, implementing enhancements to optimize usability and reliability.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY
Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
One year pharmacy experience in a hospital setting

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Current Kansas Pharmacist license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds
Primarily sedentary position
Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases
Exposed to odorous/toxic chemicals and medications
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)
Occasional travel may be required

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description. I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate. I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Licenses & Certifications

• Pharmacist

Equal Opportunity Employer
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