Pharmacy Informatics Specialist

Role Overview: 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].