Clinical Informatics Specialist, Pharmacist - BC Cancer Provincial

Clinical Informatics Specialist, Pharmacist
BC Cancer
Provincial, BC

Clinical Informatics transforms health care by designing, implementing, and evaluating information and communication systems to improve patient care, enhance access to care, advance individual and population health outcomes, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship.

The Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIS), Pharmacist reports to the Coordinator and provides clinical expertise and technical support on the design, optimization and integration of clinical workflow applications related to BC Cancer Pharmacy clinical information systems. The role participates in implementation and systems upgrades by assessing workflows, processes, and end-user learning needs and supports the implementation of new or changed pharmacy procedures, practices, workflows and systems.

The role consults, confers and collaborates with the Provincial Pharmacy Informatics Team, clinical project teams, local pharmacy leadership teams and staff regarding workflow, training needs and/or other requirements and gathers information for ongoing quality improvement and review.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with BC Cancer pharmacy leadership teams and project teams to provide pharmacy staff with support and identify specific pharmacy systems learning needs.
• Support the development of clinical and business systems for Cerner by identifying opportunities to improve workflow, processes and systems in collaboration with pharmacy teams and supports pharmacy end-users with processes and use of systems.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and business systems, provides input on workflow and provides feedback on standards, protocols and procedures to support an integrated clinical and business system.
• Implement learning plans to ensure a smooth transition to new or changed systems; conducts post-implementation reviews, identifies gaps in learning and/or the system and makes recommendations for further improvements.
• Identify education priorities that meet BC Cancer pharmacy staff learning needs, in collaboration with pharmacy leadership teams including Pharmacy Coordinators; completes learning needs assessments of individuals or groups of individuals to assist in determining the appropriate training requirements and learning objectives; provides applicable education and training to pharmacy leadership and staff.
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of pharmacy education programs to meet the learning needs of pharmacy staff and leaders including the development of education materials for new users and continuing education of users resulting from changes, such as new technology, system upgrades and/or new system functionality.
• Maintain records of leadership and staff learning and monitors effectiveness of training through feedback and observation. Reviews feedback and provides recommendations on ways to improve learning outcomes to BC Cancer pharmacy leadership teams, implements recommendation(s), as required and approved.
• Provide frontline BC Cancer pharmacy staff users with elbow support in live environment systems implementations and/or system changes.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with current registration as a Licensed Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of an accredited hospital pharmacy residency, supplemented by two (2) years' related hospital pharmacy experience including experience with related computer technology, clinical informatics, clinical workflow and clinical change management and one (1) year recent BCC Pharmacy Information Systems experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• May require the use of a vehicle for which mileage is reimbursed in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
• May be required to travel, work different shift hours and weekends/STATs in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:

• Knowledge of the applicable standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners. Comprehensive knowledge of hospital pharmacy computer applications, patient information systems and related software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of drug distribution processes at BC Cancer and in hospital settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, procedures, workflows, and standards of care.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications, including proficiency in MS Visio, PPT, and Excel.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type:  Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $57.48 - $71.83 per hour.

Location: Provincial Position and the candidate must be within the vicinity of a regional BC Cancer Centre to work.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work:  Monday - Friday; 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700, 0930-1730, 1000-1800

Requisition Number: 180471E

** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement or an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:  jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA (and program) are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at  View email address on jobs.phsa.ca .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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