Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

Informatics Pharmacist Clinical Specialist

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics$158K — $237K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in pharmacy from an accredited school required; advanced degree and/or ASHP accredited residency preferred.
  • Registered pharmacist in Washington State is a must.
  • Minimum three years of hospital pharmacy experience required; five years preferred.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of financial reports is essential.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are critical for success.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the maintenance and support of automated dispensing systems, overseeing pharmacy technicians.
  • Build and troubleshoot entries in the Epic system, and communicate regularly with pharmacy staff and Epic team members.
  • Optimize pharmacy automation systems and medication databases for safety and workflow efficiency.
  • Oversee pharmacy financial operations, collaborating with the compliance team to review medication charges and audit data.
  • Serve as a member of the pharmacy leadership team, overseeing around 60 staff members across professional and technical roles.
  • Collaborate with Epic and IT analysts to solve issues and recommend improvements in medication-use processes.
  • Engage in pharmacy quality improvement initiatives focused on electronic systems safety and workflow optimization.

Benefits

  • Onsite role with occasional remote work opportunities available.
Full Job Description
Pay range:

Salary

$158,288.00 - $237,432.00

This position will be responsible for the Information Technology components which have a connection to the ordering, dispensing, or administration of medications as it relates to automated dispensing and the electronic health record. This includes development, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support. Assists in the broader process of clinical systems implementation, problem identification and resolution to ensure Pharmacy systems are functioning and coordinated with the core systems in use.

  • Participate in the maintenance and support of automated dispensing systems (ADS), including oversight of pharmacy technicians who have direct responsibility for supporting automation systems in the department.


  • Build new entries into the Epic system, investigate issues related to ADS and Epic, and regularly communicate with pharmacy staff and Epic team members about these systems.


  • Optimize pharmacy automation systems, and medication databases, as well as to refine processes in Epic as it relates to medication safety and optimizing workflows.


  • Oversight and maintenance of financial issues of pharmacy charging, working closely with the compliance team, reviewing medication charges, and to audit data when required.


  • Member of the pharmacy leadership team, helping to lead a team of about 30 professional pharmacists and 30 technical staff in a state-of-the-art pharmacy.


  • Collaborates with Epic and I.T. analysts to investigate & problem-solve issues and recommend solutions related to medication-use processes.


  • Identifies and engages in pharmacy quality improvement activities to enhance safety related to electronic systems as well as to optimize pharmacy workflows.


  • Good knowledge of using spreadsheets, analyzing data in reports, and the ability to organize data in a meaningful way to communicate with analysts and team members.


  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be involved.


Onsite role - may have occasional opportunity to work remotely.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy required. Advanced degree and/or ASHP accredited residency preferred.


  • Must be a registered pharmacist in the state of Washington.


  • Three years of hospital pharmacy experience required, five years preferred.


  • Effective verbal and written communication skills


  • Understanding of financial reports


  • Effective interpersonal skills critical


How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [redacted]

About Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is a nonprofit regional healthcare provider based in Bellevue, Washington. Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed hospital located in Bellevue, Washington. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has received numerous awards and recognition for its clinical and operational excellence. Overlake Medical Center & Clinics offers a wide range of services including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, surgical services, cancer care, and more. The hospital is also home to a Level III trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families.
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