Informatics Pharmacist-Clinical Coordinator at Legacy Health – PORTLAND, Oregon

Legacy Health

Informatics Pharmacist-Clinical Coordinator

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-46805
Type: Regular Full-Time
Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus

Overview

Remote Position (OR/WA Only)

This is a remote position – incumbents, who reside in Oregon or Washington only. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Legacy Health location. All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new hire paperwork. This position may require initial training and orientation to be site-based, before transitioning to the remote schedule.

Responsibilities

The Informatics Pharmacist (Clinical Coordinator) works in the build, implementation, and maintenance of automation and technology to optimize pharmacy practice, pharmacy systems, and the medicationuse process. Specializes in the medication process, from ordering to administration, and is responsible for effective process design, development, and implementation of Electronic Medical Record and Clinical Decision Support build. Supports pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other clinicians as the resource for requests related to pharmacy related EMR system changes and additions.

Implements and optimizes the use of technology and the electronic health record to enhance the entire medication use process using both clinical, informatics and leadership skills. Maintains competency in both clinical practice and informatics skills, providing a direct link to the end-user experience. Demonstrates ability to lead strategic projects and workgroups among the team or multiple teams. Responsible for supporting the technical needs of pharmacy-related services and operations.

The Informatics Pharmacist (Clinical Coordinator) will also participate as a member of a clinical team, composed of Clinical Coordinators from each Legacy hospital. The team will design, implement, and evaluate all activities related to the drug formulary, drug therapy monitoring, and professional development on a Legacy-wide basis.

Qualifications

Education:

As required by licensure. Residency training preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of experience in hospital practice required (five years preferred).