• Job Description

  Req#: 249320

  At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

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  Job Title

  Pharmacy Informatics Specialist- Medication Records

  Location

  Cleveland

  Facility

  Remote Location

  Department

  Pharmacy IT-Medical Operations

  Job Code

  T36040

  Shift

  Days + Call

  Schedule

  8:00am-4:30pm

  Job Summary

  Coordinates process design, redesign, system build, system testing and implementation of medication information technologies with interfaces and related IT projects.

  Job Details

  Responsibilities:

  • We are seeking a motivated individual who will have the unique opportunity to work on our Medication Record sub-team within Clinical Pharmacy Informatics. Part of the responsibilities will include supporting build & maintenance of medication records, order groups, orderable mapping and medication lists for the CCHS US locations.

  • Facilitates the development of medication documentation and ordering systems with other disciplines.
  • Ensures ongoing development of automated decision support tools related to the safe and effective use of medications.
  • Assist users to modify processes to allow for implementation and efficient use of the clinical information system based on knowledge of clinical practice, patient care standards, elements of good service, and cost effective/efficient measures.
  • Identifies computer capabilities and needs of clinical departments, and assures that the objectives and goals of the clinicians are communicated, and supported by the system and process improvements are implemented.
  • Integrate the design of the medication use documentation systems across disciplines utilizing clinical knowledge.
  • Maintains issue logs of requests and follows through with assigned items to completion.
  • Communicates timely and accurately to the appropriate committees, project team members and clinicians.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Education:

  • Requires a Pharmacy degree with current state license.
  • An advanced degree in Pharmacy and/or a residency or fellowship training is preferred.

  Certifications:

  • Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire preferred.
  • For individuals required to administer immunizations, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required.
    For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events, current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA), or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required.

  Complexity of Work:

  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

  Work Experience:

  • Two years working in an acute care setting as a Pharmacist and/or Pharmacy Informatics Specialist, or have completed a residency in Pharmacy Informatics.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Physical demands include periods of standing and walking.
  • Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions and communication via telephone.
  • May be required to lift and transport up to ten pounds.
  • Requires normal or corrected vision.

  Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

  The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

  Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

  Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

  Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .

  Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

• About the company

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