Pharmacy Informatics Specialist

About the Job

Seeking a clinically grounded Informatics Pharmacist for a permanent, full-time opportunity in Salina, KS. This role bridges clinical practice, pharmacy operations, and health information technology-optimizing electronic systems, expanding medication safety protocols, supporting drug diversion monitoring, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the acute hospital and affiliated facilities.

Work Structure & Schedule

• Position Type: Full-Time Permanent.
• Work Arrangement: On-site with potential hybrid flexibility (eligible for up to 1 remote day per week).
• Shift Schedule: Day Shift | 8-Hour Shifts (Standard daytime hours).
• Weekend Requirements: As needed.
• Evening & On-Call Requirements: Evenings and on-call coverage as needed.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Practice

• Informatics & Systems Optimization: Support, maintain, and optimize pharmacy informatics tools, electronic health record (EHR) workflows, and healthcare technology to streamline clinical operations and medication administration.
• Medication Safety & Compliance: Utilize clinical knowledge to design and implement system controls that enhance medication safety, reduce error rates, and maintain alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Drug Diversion & Supply Chain Monitoring: Oversee and manage drug diversion tracking tools, audit platforms, and analytics to safeguard the medication supply chain and maintain inventory integrity.
• Clinical Pharmaceutical Care: Provide direct patient-centered pharmaceutical support, including order verification, dispensing, and drug information consultation in accordance with facility standards and state pharmacy law.

Clinical & Technical Systems Ecosystem

The Informatics Pharmacist will manage and optimize:

• Electronic Health Records (EHR) and integrated pharmacy modules.
• Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) and central pharmacy automation systems.
• Smart IV Pump Technology and drug library integration.
• Bar-Code Medication Administration (BCMA) and scanning technologies.
• Drug Diversion Tracking & Analytics Platforms.
• Medication Safety Surveillance & Reporting Systems.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits Package

Full-time permanent employees are eligible for a robust benefits suite, including:

• Paid Time Off: Earned Time Off (ETO) with sell-back options and ETO donation fund; Extended Illness Bank (EIB); Holiday Pay.
• Health & Welfare Coverage: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Group Life and AD&D coverage; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial & Education Support: 401(k) Retirement Plan; Tuition Assistance; Student Loan Forgiveness Program; PACE Educational Funds.
• Employee Perks & Wellness: On-site Fitness Center; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Pharmacy with payroll deduction; Leadership Development Pathways; Free Sleeping Rooms for staff.

Qualifications & Submission Requirements

• Education & Credentials: Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (PharmD or BS Pharmacy) [REQUIRED].
• Licensure: Active Pharmacist License in the State of Kansas (or eligible for licensure via reciprocity) [REQUIRED].
• Clinical & Technical Background: Clinical pharmacy background with demonstrated experience or strong aptitude in healthcare technology, EHR optimization, automated dispensing, and data analytics [REQUIRED].