Pharmacist System Specialist, FT

Prisma Health
remote work
United States, South Carolina, Simpsonville
Nov 15, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary The primary role of the Pharmacist-System Specialist is to lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of projects/systems within scope, quality, schedule, and cost constraints that may be clearly defined or may require dynamic change management to deliver business value. ThePharmacist-System Specialist, clinical subject matter expert, and often end user who participates in the selection, planning, and execution of products, services, or outcomes outside of the department scope or regular business duties. The Pharmacist-System Specialist may also initiate projects under the direction of pharmacy administration to enhance existing operations. The Pharmacist-System Specialist works closely with pharmacy executives, directors, functional managers, and clinical pharmacists on a regular basis as well as non-pharmacy clinical, ancillary, informational services, and marketing teams. The Pharmacist-System Specialist collaborates with allocated project team members and evaluates productivity, communication, and teamwork. The job requires project and program management skills to oversee the deliverables for multiple special projects/systems simultaneously so that all projects/systems are integrated across the department. The Pharmacist-System Specialist will also help identify project/system strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks. This position allows remote work at the discretion of the reporting operational leader. Accountabilities Management of systems/special projects: -Assess project feasibility through research and stakeholder engagement -Collect project/system requirements, objectives, and acceptance criteria from sponsors and stakeholders -Ensure that project objectives are in line with department and enterprise objectives -Identify, prioritize, and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities/tasks -Engage operational leadership to estimate project resource requirements, activity durations, and costs -Prepare and update project documents such as project charter (scope), work breakdown structure, RACI chart, risk register, project sign off, and lessons learned -Follow established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation -Work with operational leadership to recruit or assign project team members to tasks -Evaluate individual and team performances and provide feedback to operational leadership -Monitor project/system activities, ensuring the accuracy, quality, and integrity of the information -Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation plans -Ensure that the project/system results meet agreed upon business objectives -Facilitate project closure by archiving project documents and conducting project review sessions with stakeholders -Work with operational leadership to smoothly transition deliverables to the functional team(s) Enhancement of operational productivity and performance: -Actively evaluate operational workflow and develop process improvement initiatives where needed -Anticipate, mitigate, and solve workflow problems -Incorporate feedback from patients, clinical staff, ancillary staff, and leaders to improve performance -Standardize yet customize workflow initiatives for individual clinical sites Promotion of a successful project and operational team: -Facilitate effective collaboration and communication among operational, clinical, and ancillary staff -Guide and educate project and operational key stakeholders -Unite teammates through conflict resolution and prevention -Recognize individual and team wins -Encourage leadership and professional development opportunities for the team Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy as a graduate from an ACPE approved College of Pharmacy. PharmD preferred. 2 years of experience with project management, system management, project coordination, and/or general business management. Pharmacy experience preferred. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses SC Registered Pharmacist license or Pharmacist license within 4 months of hire. In Lieu Of May be a graduate of an ACPE accredited US college of Pharmacy with a SC intern certificate pending initial licensure or have completed requirements for reciprocity pending board of pharmacy interview for licensure. Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Demonstrated sensitivity to working in a political environment and to interacting with leadership required. Ability to problem solve. Able to work in dynamic interdisciplinary team situations; handle urgent, stressful conditions. Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department. Required. Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; strong mathematical & computer skills. Understand SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations required. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Materials Distribution Center Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70017296 Pharmacy System Support Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.