Pharmacist Informaticist - Ambulatory Pharmacy
Sentara Health · Virginia Beach, VA
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Virginia Beach, VA
Job highlights
- Provide technical support for Epic applications.
- Ensure workflow integration with technology solutions.
- Analyze and optimize pharmacy workflows.
- Utilize SQL for reporting and data analysis.
- Work remotely in approved states.
About the role
Pharmacist Informaticist - Ambulatory Pharmacy
Sentara is hiring a Pharmacist Informaticist to support the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy team.
Location: Remote
Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
Shift: First
Hours: Days
The position is located in VA or could be remote – work from home is available only in these states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Job Summary
The Pharmacist Informaticist - Ambulatory Pharmacy will serve as a critical member of the Ambulatory Clinical Support Team for Pharmacy, providing technical expertise and operational support for Epic-based applications. This role ensures seamless integration of clinical workflows with technology solutions, driving efficiency, compliance, and measurable outcomes across ambulatory care settings.
Education
- Bachelors Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
- Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)
Certification/Licensure
- Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
- Epic Willow Inventory, Epic Willow Inpatient, Epic Willow Ambulatory certification (preferred)
Experience
- 2 Years of Pharmacist experience in a Hospital or Clinical Setting (required)
- Experience in one of the following areas is required: Technical Expertise in Epic, Developing projects with IT teams, Hospital Protocol Development, Clinical Informatics.
- Proficiency in using SQL for reporting and data analysis; experience with HL7 standards and system integration required.
- Hands-on experience in Epic Willow Build, including configuration and maintenance of Willow Inpatient, Willow Ambulatory, and/or Willow Inventory modules.
- Proven ability to analyze and optimize pharmacy workflows using Epic tools to improve patient safety, medication management, and operational efficiency.
- Familiarity with Epic upgrade cycles, validation, and testing processes for pharmacy modules.
Benefits
Sentara Health offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus potential
About Sentara Health
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
Key skills/competency
- Pharmacist Informaticist
- Ambulatory Pharmacy
- Epic Willow
- Clinical Informatics
- SQL
- HL7
- Pharmacy Workflow Optimization
- IT Pharmacy
- Data Analytics
- Hospital Pharmacy Experience
Skills & topics
- Pharmacist Informaticist
- Ambulatory Pharmacy
- Epic Willow
- Clinical Informatics
- SQL
- HL7
- Pharmacy Workflow
- IT Pharmacy
- Data Analytics
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacist
- Virginia
- Remote
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your Epic Willow build, SQL, HL7, and informatics experience. Quantify achievements in pharmacy workflow optimization.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize your Bachelor's in Pharmacy and Virginia Pharmacist License. Mention any preferred Epic certifications.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with SQL, HL7, and Epic Willow module configuration.
- Showcase clinical informatics skills: Demonstrate your ability to improve patient safety and medication management through technology.
- Address remote work requirements: Confirm you reside in one of the approved states for remote work.
Technical preparation
Master SQL for data analysis and reporting.,Deepen understanding of HL7 standards.,Gain hands-on Epic Willow build experience.,Practice analyzing pharmacy workflows in Epic.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you optimized a workflow.,How do you handle technical challenges?,Explain complex technical information clearly.,How do you collaborate with IT teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the remote work requirements for the Pharmacist Informaticist role at Sentara Health?
- To be eligible for remote work as a Pharmacist Informaticist at Sentara Health, you must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.
- What specific Epic experience is required for the Pharmacist Informaticist position?
- The Pharmacist Informaticist role requires hands-on experience in Epic Willow Build, including configuration and maintenance of Willow Inpatient, Willow Ambulatory, and/or Willow Inventory modules. Experience with Epic upgrade cycles, validation, and testing processes for pharmacy modules is also beneficial.
- What educational qualifications are needed for the Pharmacist Informaticist job?
- A Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy is required for this position. A Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy is preferred.
- Is a Virginia Pharmacist License mandatory for this role?
- Yes, a Virginia Pharmacist License is a mandatory requirement for the Pharmacist Informaticist position at Sentara Health.
- What technical skills are essential for the Pharmacist Informaticist at Sentara Health?
- Essential technical skills include proficiency in using SQL for reporting and data analysis, experience with HL7 standards and system integration, and hands-on experience with Epic Willow Build and module configuration.
- What type of experience is required in addition to general pharmacist experience?
- In addition to 2 years of pharmacist experience in a hospital or clinical setting, candidates must have experience in technical expertise in Epic, developing projects with IT teams, hospital protocol development, or clinical informatics.
- Does Sentara Health offer tuition assistance for further education?
- Yes, Sentara Health offers tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education for its employees.
- What are the typical work hours for the Pharmacist Informaticist role?
- The Pharmacist Informaticist role is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with a First shift, primarily during the day hours.