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Job Description

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

**Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

**Shift:** Shift 1

**Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

**Pay Range:** $53.73 - $84.63 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

General Summary:

The Informatics Pharmacist specializes in the medication process, from ordering to administration, and is responsible for effective process design, development, and implementation of Pharmacy automation, Electronic Medical Record and Clinical Decision Support. In addition, this role supports pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other clinicians as the resource for pharmacy requests related to Epic and other technology. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Position Highlights:

• **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

• **Shift:** Shift

1 • **Work Schedule:** 8 Hr. (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM); flexibility with work hours including hybrid work from home, must be willing to come onsite based on business needs.

• Career Development: Rush offers generous education assistance programs that can be used for higher education, continuing education, and professional certifications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, build, implementation, and support of pharmacy systems, including but not limited to Epic, Alaris, BD Logistics, and Pyxis.

• Independently manages assigned projects for planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, upgrading, testing, and maintenance of the pharmacy information systems as it pertains to strategic priorities.

• Coordinates projects for system installations and enhancements, including system building, testing, quality assurance, implementation, and post-implementation review.

• Provides user education and training based on system enhancements, new system installations or reengineering of processes, to maintain a high level of effectiveness, efficiency, and competency.

• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings including but not limited to, Clinical Decision Support, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Pharmacy-Nursing, Anticoagulation Committee, Drug Utilization Evaluation Committee, and Chemotherapy Sub-Committee to maintain and enhance Epic functionality.

• Collaborates effectively with the department of Digital & Information Service (D&IS).

• Maintains appropriate working relationships with pharmacy staff, managers, and leaders throughout the Rush System.

• Evaluates and implements regulatory billing code changes and participates in integrated testing scenarios as necessary.

• Develops and utilizes reports from various systems to optimize workflows and troubleshoot issues.

• Collaborates with Patient Care Finance on medication charging in Epic.

• Responsible for adhering to department policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates understanding of interfaces, charge capture, revenue stream, 340B, purchasing, and medication pricing.

• Consistently works towards the department mission and vision, along with the strategic plan devised by the Chief Pharmacy Officer.

• Required to work with pharmacy residents and students for training and precepting purposes.

• Responsible for staffing roles including, but not limited to: IT/Epic Willow on-call, pharmacist staffing shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for all aspects of professional practice.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Registered Pharmacist in Illinois (or eligibility to be licensed in Illinois).

• PharmD degree.

• Hospital pharmacy experience.

• Epic Willow Certification.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all aspects of professional practice.

• Ability to independently problem solve, multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• PGY1 pharmacy residency.

• PGY2 pharmacy informatics residency.

• System expertise in pharmacy automation including, but not limited to Epic, Alaris, BD Logistics, and Pyxis. • Understanding of medication billing and charging and provides support to systems involved.

• Understanding of interfaces and can troubleshoot and resolve issues.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

• Ability to mentor and teach residents and students.

• Ability to demonstrate Rush ICARE values.

Physical Demands:

• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

**Position** Pharmacist Informatics

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 16987