Required Qualifications

Exceptional candidates will demonstrate strong clinical judgment combined with systems thinking. Preferred qualifications and experience include:

• Epic Willow certified
• Experience with medication records, formularies, medication shortages, CNR/dispense prep, labeling, interfaces, automated dispensing systems, or infusion pumps
• Ability to translate clinical decisions and operational needs into clear system build requirements
• Ability to facilitate effective cross-functional decision-making
• Proactive identification and communication of risks
• Ability to work independently while appropriately seeking peer review and collaboration

Schedule Details / Additional Information

• Remote position with standard first-shift business hours
• On-call responsibilities based on a set schedule

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities:

• Leverages pharmacist clinical skills and informatics skills to support the medication electronic health record.  Effectively serves as a liaison regarding clinical informatics. 
• Develops informatics plans, data analysis, and systems that advance evidence-based practice, improve medication safety, and optimize medication related workflows. 
• Designs, evaluates, and implements new electronic health record build to support clinical practice and improve the quality and safety of patient care.  
• Consults with providers, leadership, physicians, and other clinicians to evaluate information systems. Provides critical link between medication workflows and technology by effectively analyzing and communicating complex informatics issues.   
• Supports informatics solutions for clinical and operational improvements. 
• Assists in the creation of data analytics to facilitate data review and improve performance. 
• Develops and implements automated clinical rules supporting patient care. 
• Consults with external agencies and organizations to ensure compliance with local, state, federal and other regulatory requirements. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.  
• Team members will obtain within 6 months and maintain annual educational requirements for EPIC certification(s) as required by department. 

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.  

Experience Required:

• Requires 3 years of experience as a pharmacist. Alternatively, requires completion of PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in pharmacy informatics.  

Preferred remote locations in IL, WI, NC, GA

Fully Remote Role from these states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.

No relocation, No Sponsorship (H1B1, OPT-Stem)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to function as the interface between clinicians and other technical experts, analyzing business and clinical processes, and providing user advanced training/education.  
• Ability to define project goals and create project plans which includes research, modeling, identifying milestones, and resource allocation plans.
• Effective decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Conceptual knowledge of information applications and system integration.
• Understanding of pharmacy information systems and the capabilities of available technologies in the marketplace.
• Maintains clinical pharmacist expertise in order to appropriately apply to electronic medical record work.
• Understanding of cultural and organizational change management processes, including workflow analysis, process redesign, and benefits analysis/measurement.
• Establishing excellent working relationships with individuals and teams at various levels from various fields of expertise.
• Excellent communication skills to interpret, present, and lead projects in coordination with various clinical and administrative leaders.
• Proficient computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access desirable 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and may occasionally need to stand. 
• Will occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. without assistance.  
• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.  
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job 
• Exposed to normal office environment. 

Preferred Job Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.   
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency preferred 
• Board certification in area of practice or certification strongly recommended.  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.