Clinical Informatician
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Original job description
As a Clinical Informatician, Pharmacy Warehouse Management System (WMS), you will serve as a key technology resource on the Pharmacy Connect project team to plan and deliver key requirements related to the implementation of a WMS system and related technologies at the Central Production Facility. Related technologies include handheld devices, the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), Consolidation System (put to light put wall) and the Conveyance System. This will involve working with key partners to define system build requirements (based on workflow, design, or clinical content), and deliver solutions that align WMS functionality and future state Pharmacy processes, including compliance with policy, regulatory and legislative requirements and integration of a WMS with existing clinical information (Epic), and procurement and inventory (Oracle) systems. The Clinical Informatician may also play a role with developing and executing test cases and scenarios. Key skills required include effective communication, strong interpersonal abilities, creative problem-solving, and adaptability. Work hours are generally during weekdays, but occasional shifts outside these hours may be required. This position is remote but will require on-site availability in Edmonton as needed. This posting may be used to fill 2 vacancies.
Description:
As a Clinical Informatician, you will lead or participate in the customization, development, implementation, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical information systems. You will develop and deploy information and systems solutions, drawing on expert clinical experience, and knowledge from their health discipline. Working in the field of Clinical Health Informatics will require you to incorporate the application of information technology to facilitate the creation and use of health related data, informatics aspects of safe, efficient, and effective health services for all Canadians.
Classification: Clinical Informatician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Connect Primary Location: Central Production North Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in a health related field. Active registration with the applicable professional association or college.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Diploma from accredited Pharmacy Technician program or bachelor’s degree in health-related discipline, active registration as a Pharmacy Technician with ACP or applicable professional association/college. Current/recent work experience as a pharmacy technician in Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health Services, Cancer Care Alberta, and/or Acute Care Alberta. 5 yrs’ experience in hospital pharmacy operations. Current/recent experience with Pharmacy Connect as a System Knowledge & Optimization Resource (SKOR), with extensive knowledge of the concepts and functionality of the WMS system. Prior work on large-scale projects and implementation of major IT projects; technology knowledge and aptitude. Subject matter expertise on relevant teams and working groups, providing input into solutions based on best practices, regulatory and legislative requirements, AHS requirements and policy. Understanding of current and future state workflows and practice and integration into the system configuration. Demonstrated creative and critical thinking, innovation-focused, change orientated individual with strong logical reasoning skills. Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated time management skills and adaptability when priorities are required to change. Demonstrated ability to be able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project lead, SMORE CT/ Senior Trainer, or Pharmacy Applications Analyst/App Lead or Connect Care Implementation Lead with demonstrated ability to promote the change process and interface with key partners to resolve issues. Knowledge of dispensing-related configuration that would contribute to the Pharmacy Connect project. Knowledge of ancillary technologies including Automatic Dispensing Cabinets, Packaging Machines and associated interfaces. Experience in zonal or provincial initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead or contribute to the customization, implementation, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical information systems, with a focus on implementing the Pharmacy Warehouse Management System and related technologies. Work with partners to define requirements, align system configuration with pharmacy workflows and compliance needs, integrate with Epic and Oracle, and develop or execute test cases.
Requirements
Requires a relevant bachelor's degree or an accredited Pharmacy Technician diploma, active professional registration, recent Alberta pharmacy technician experience, and five years of hospital pharmacy operations experience. Candidates must have extensive Pharmacy Connect WMS knowledge, experience with major IT implementations, and strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Clinical Informatics
- Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacy Technician Practice
- Warehouse Management Systems
- System Configuration
- Workflow Analysis
- Project Implementation
- Testing
- Clinical Information Systems
- Epic Integration
- Oracle Integration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Change Management
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
Keywords
- Clinical Informatics
- Pharmacy Connect
- Warehouse Management System
- WMS
- Handheld Devices
- Automated Storage and Retrieval System
- ASRS
- Consolidation System
- Put-to-Light
- Put Wall
- Conveyance System
- Epic
- Oracle
- Pharmacy Operations
- Hospital Pharmacy
- System Configuration
- Workflow Design
- Clinical Information Systems
- System Integration
- Test Cases
- Implementation
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legislative Requirements
- Change Management
- Automatic Dispensing Cabinets
- Packaging Machines
- Pharmacy Technician
- Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Inventory Management