Pharmacy Informatics Training Coordinator
Holy Cross

Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift

Description:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.

General Summary:
Is responsible for implementing and maintaining all pharmacy information- and technology-related processes. Directs the filling, emptying, and configuring of the dispensing units, and generates reports and monitors narcotic use. Completes data backup for the system and is the main narcotics operations technician for the director. Trains all technicians and pharmacists on the operations of the CII safe, Pyxis workstations, and Pyxis Connect. Trains technicians and pharmacists in operation of Cerner PharmNet.

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):
Pharmacist Licensure. Current licensure from the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy. (If out of state, eligible for licensure in Maryland; licensure requirements completely satisfied within three (3) months after employment.)

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What We Offer:

Medical Benefits effective on day one of employment, Paid Time Off as well as
Holiday Pay

403B Savings Plan

Free Parking

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Great Work Life Balance
Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):

Pharmacist Licensure. Current licensure from the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy. (If out of state, eligible for licensure in Maryland; licensure requirements completely satisfied within three (3) months after employment.)

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

• Minimum of 5 years pharmacy experience.
• Able to communicate effectively, speak, write and comprehend English.
• Able to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff in order to meet departmental objectives. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

• Knowledge of software: Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Preferred: ASHP accredited residency, membership in ASHP.

Computer Specialist:

• Understands complex workings within the software and hardware of pharmacy system.
• Maintains communication with the software vendor concerning upgrades, new hardware and HIPPA compliance issues.
• Is available when needed by other staff to trouble shoot and resolve complex issues regarding pharmacy software.
• Experience and/or advanced training (ie. workshops and/or seminars) Pyxis technology support and maintenance and Cerner pharmacy systems
• Maintains files, directories and servers needed by the department.

Computer Super User:

• Trains new and current pharmacy personnel on order entry, billing, and general use of the pharmacy software system. Handles all computer-related training issues, including development of work-flow issues, labeling, and other policy related issues.
• Maintains complete understanding of new software developments by attendance at regional and national software meetings.
• Monitors trends in pharmacy reimbursement, downpays, rejects, and prior authorizations to ensure that the billing staff is aware of new issues and can handle the billing functions effectively.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements: Capable of exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions: The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Reporting Relationship:

Direction and oversight received from the Director, Department of Pharmacy.

Interpersonal skills necessary to assist personnel and explain departmental and hospital policies and procedures as they relate to Pyxis/narcotic operations.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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