Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, the Clinical Applications Pharmacist maintains clinical application systems for pharmaceutical services provided by pharmacy staff.
Service include, but are not limited to, evaluation, design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting computerized pharmacy information, assisting with training pharmacy staff as well as serving as the departmental liaison to Medical Center’s Information Systems and Services (ISS).
The Clinical Applications Pharmacist shall have access to the electronic healthcare record (CareConnect
– Willow ) applications needed to maintain and update NDCs in the system, update drug costs and barcode scanning issues, troubleshoot staff problems and work billing and router error queues.
The Clinical Applications Pharmacist shall also ensure the integration between the SupplyWorks split billing software and the CareConnect Willow application so that the drug accumulations for 340B and GPO purchases are maximized.Qualifications Pharm D.
– Required, CA Pharmacist License
– RequiredASHP Accredited Residency
– preferredEpic certification in Willow Inpatient, Willow Ambulatory and Willow Inventory.
(Note: required to pass certification exam in two attempts within 3 months)Four years of experience in a similar healthcare system as a pharmacistPrior experience with IT systems and systems development projectsAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and professional staff.Ability to set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.Ability to perform job requirements with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.Ability to complete assigned duties in a time-efficient manner.Ability to communicate orally on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information, explain policies and procedures, and to persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action.Knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to the practice of pharmacy.Knowledge of and compliance with California State Board of Pharmacy, University of California, and federal rules and regulation governing pharmacy.UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.