Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. ChristianaCare will not sponsor applicants for this position for an employment visa now or in the future.
Why ChristianaCare
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®.
ChristianaCare Offers
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
- 12-week paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Why Epic
The electronic health record (EHR) is foundational to the care we provide because it centralizes patient information, enabling informed decision-making and seamless care coordination. The EHR supports our ability to deliver high-quality, equitable, accessible care.
ChristianaCare is excited to transition from Cerner to Epic as the EHR across our sites of care!
This role is a HYBRID position requiring frequent on-site work. Must be within a commutable distance.
Primary Function:
The primary function of the Willow Inpatient Pharmacist is to support the design, build, configuration, testing, implementation, and optimization of the Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacy module. This role focuses on supporting pharmacy workflows to enhance medication management, patient safety, and operational efficiency. The Pharmacist will work on workflow analysis, customizing the module to meet clinical and operational requirements, and providing training and support to end-users. The Pharmacist will also be responsible for troubleshooting issues, creating detailed documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and configuration of the Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacy module, ensuring it meets the specific needs of clinical departments.
- Conduct detailed workflow analysis to understand current processes and identify areas for improvement using the Epic system.
- Customize the Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacy module to align with the clinical and operational requirements.
- Ensure the effective implementation and optimization of Interfaces and OurPractice Advisories to enhance real-time clinical documentation, patient monitoring, and workflow efficiency for healthcare providers.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate the functionality and performance of the Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacy module.
- Provide training and support to end-users, including pharmacists, nurses, and administrative staff, to ensure effective use of the Epic system.
- Identify and resolve issues related to the Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacy module, working closely with IT and clinical teams to troubleshoot and implement solutions.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, workflows, and training materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, clinical staff, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.
- Utilize best practices and methodologies for Epic implementations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Review and validate medication orders and treatment protocols within the Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacy module to ensure accuracy and compliance with clinical guidelines.
- Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and medication use to identify trends and areas for improvement in inpatient care.
- Provide clinical expertise in the development and implementation of pharmacy-related policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the pharmacy department to ensure seamless integration of medication management within the Epic system.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and provide pharmacological insights.
- Stay current with advancements in pharmacy practice and technologies to ensure the Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacy module reflects the latest standards of care.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy required.
- 2-3 years of experience working with Epic systems or similar EHR platform required.
- Licensed pharmacist in the state of Delaware required
- Epic Willow Inpatient Certification preferred; if not certified, must become Epic certified within 3 weeks of completing the mandatory Epic training sessions
Annual Compensation Range $110,177.60 - $176,280.00This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
