Pharmacist, Clinical Informatics

Overview

The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist II participates in the build, implementation, and maintenance of automation and technology to optimize pharmacy practice, pharmacy systems, and the medication-use process. The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist II supports pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other clinicians as the resource for requests related to EMR and pharmacy system changes and additions. This role participates in providing EMR-related staff education/training.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in medication list and validation management to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, and recognized pharmacy practice standards.
• Participates in testing of system implementation and upgrades to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.
• Participates in the process of identifying and facilitating advanced clinical decision support.
• Provides informatics support to pharmacy staff, residents, other clinical staff, and internal audits.
• Creates and modifies reports to support pharmacy related activities.
• Prepares and presents at least one presentation and/or participates in a minimum of one multidisciplinary project per year.
• Participates in training of new informatics pharmacists and other staff who help manage the Epic medication list.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Communicates in a professional manner with others inside and outside the department (i.e., staff, patients, providers, other institutions).
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a unit team and cross functional teams.
• Working knowledge of and able to use all technology required to perform primary job functions.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to change; accept additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately when necessary.
• Ability to utilize references and/or drug information sources.
• Ability to resolves problems within their scope of practice and escalates patient care and safety issues as appropriate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: None

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist II must meet the following requirements to be hired and maintain their position in the Pharmacy Department at DFCI.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.

Minimum Experience:
4 years of hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, clinical trial research experience or completion of a PGY2 residency required. Oncology experience preferred. 2 years of clinical pharmacy informatics experience required or certification in informatics.

License/Certification/Registration:
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Epic Willow Rx certification required or Epic go-live experience. Willow certification would need to be obtained within first six months of employment.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).