Description: Job Summary:

Drug Information Services (DIS) provides the evidence to allow the organization to practice evidence-based medicine, and promotes safe, effective, and affordable use of pharmaceuticals for the betterment of our members health. The department acts as the overall resource for drug information for Kaiser Permanente. The DIS KP HealthConnect Ambulatory Clinical Content team incorporates the above goals by developing and maintaining clinical decision support for clinicians utilizing KP HealthConnect, our electronic medical record.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and develop medication content for KP Ambulatory HealthConnect tools for various stakeholders including but not limited to: SCAL medical group domains, DUM /DUAT initiatives, Specialty Drug initiatives.


• Support and promote adherence to Kaiser practice guidelines, SCPMG Regional P & T decisions, DUM/DUAT initiatives by creation of appropriate content.


• Support and develop medication content for KP HealthConnect Ambulatory Bar-Coded Medication Administration (AMB BCMA) application.


• Provide support to KP HealthConnect Ambulatory and AMB BCMA users with medication related issues.


• Comply with KP IT, Compliance, SOX and other requirements in proper documentation


• Assist in the departments Shortage, Recall, and Medication Safety process


• Collaborate KP Health Connect users in development of appropriate clinical content, support prescribers EMR medication needs, troubleshoot medication issues in production.


• Collaborate with stakeholders in drug strategy and development of appropriate clinical content.


• Collaborate with Regional Drug Use Mgmt, Physicians, and Pharmacy Clinical Services in the development of appropriate clinical content.


• Provide content to support Regional P & T Committee decisions and priorities.


• Support Pharmacy Operations with -related issues, workflows, and processes.


• Provides expertise in the creation, build and maintenance of all medication related clinical content for KP HealthConnect including outpatient and clinic administered meds while also ensuring that the content supports Formulary/Pharmacy & Therapeutics and Kaiser Permanente organizational priorities, clinical guidelines, shortages/recalls, and Drug Use Management initiatives.


• Serves as a liaison to Drug Use Management, Regional Decision Support Subcommittee,


• Assists in troubleshooting medication-related issues occurring in the Ambulatory setting.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Requires at least one (1) year of pharmacy residency or two (2) years of clinical experience or two (2) years experience with development of medication content using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Education

• Doctor of pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school/college of pharmacy

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist License (California)

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 clinical pharmacy residency or equivalent experience


• Excellent communication, analytic, interpersonal, and presentation skills required.


• Demonstrated record of success in change and project management.


• Demonstrated credibility and record of success in working with physicians in multi-disciplinary environment


• Ability to precept and mentor pharmacy students and PGY1 residents when applicable is highly desired


• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively educate, advocate, and inform.


• Possess good organizational skills.


• Ability to properly prioritize multiple projects and activities to meet departmental goals, objectives, and the needs of multiple customers of the Drug Information Services department.


• Ability to adapt to meet work load demands as well as being proactive, resourceful, and efficient when tackling new tasks or responsibilities.


• Ability to understand electronic data processing, information storage and retrieval, and the general use of computers to effectively organize, communicate, present, document, and analyze information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Epic Systems certification in EpicCare Ambulatory or EpicCare Willow/Inpatient module(s) is preferred.


• Recent (within last 5 years) drug information experience (in drug information practice and/or formulary support/management) or equivalent experience preferred.


• Advanced residency (e.g., PGY2 Specialty Residency in Drug Information), fellowship, board certification, or drug information-related specialty training (e.g., comparative effectiveness research) is preferred.

Notes:

• Durational Position - 18 month contract.

Primary Location: California,Pasadena,West Annex - Parsons
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Parsons West Annex - Proj Mgmt-HIMS Admin & Consult - 0806
Pay Range: $169400 - $219120 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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