Epic Healthcare Informaticist – Pharmacy

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Position Summary:

Responsible for workflow analysis and design for the Epic and third-party applications supporting Kootenai Health, our affiliates, and downstream customers. Works in close collaboration with the clinicians including physicians, departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety, Information Systems, Accreditation and Licensure departments to strategically select a design, implement and guide the use of technology to ensure optimal care delivery processes and effectively communicate patient care activity. Collaborates with the Analysts, Trainers and other IT team members on the analysis, design, implementation, optimization, and support of the use of Epic modules and third-party applications. Participates in new module or new application implementation and upgrades and will act as a liaison between departmental staff and Information Systems staff for all facilities.

This position is remote optional

Responsibilities:

• Performs in-depth analysis of current and future workflows, data collection, report details and other technical issues associated with the Epic EHR and designated third-party applications
• Collaborates with analyst to collect requirements regarding potential system enhancements or new system implementation and prepares details of specifications needed; prioritizes and implements requested changes to the system
• Specializes in medication management processes and pharmacy workflow
• Leads or participates in improvement projects and on assigned committees to provide content expertise on the literature related to the use of EMR and other technology to meet patient safety goals, support clinician workflow and achieve care improvements
• Collaborates with analyst on standardization and process improvement opportunities while making build decisions
• Assists analyst with data validation – accuracy and meets business requirements
• Participates in design and execution of small-scale application testing as requested by analyst
• Participates in integrated area domain and affinity groups in support of operational governance
• Assists analyst with troubleshooting, identifying root cause, and documenting problems of simple to medium complexity for assigned applications and systems as needed.
• Develops workflow documentation for a variety pharmacy related information system
• Assists trainers as needed to develop communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations, and other system changes as assigned
• Analyzes workflows and has understanding policies, procedures, and constraints in core clinical or business area(s) of responsibility
• Partners, in collaboration with the analyst, with quality, operational, and business leaders on system design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial and efficiency needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Pharmacy Technician certification preferred
• ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent practice experience preferred
• Must be licensed/certified and/or license/certified eligible in the State of Idaho
• 2 years’ experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KMC BLS within 60 days of hire
• Epic certification or accredited in one or more Epic modules as assigned required
  
  • Certification to be initiated as directed and completed within 3 months upon completion of Epic training; employee must remain current in certification or proficiency
• Other required system application certifications to complete assigned work as assigned
• Participates in after hours on-call, on-call rotation and service recovery efforts as required
• Advanced understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in the development and deployment of application software necessary to run the Pharmacy (Inpatient, Ambulatory Retail and Specialty) systems
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare/pharmacy regulatory needs
• Knowledge of Healthcare/Pharmacy information systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with online project document repositories (i.e., SharePoint)
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously on multiple priorities

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements