Pharmacy Information Systems Coordinator

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacy Information Systems Coordinator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacy Information Systems Coordinator where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Pharmacy Information Systems (PIS) Coordinator to join our team who will oversee the maintenance, management and development of the Pharmacy computer system, databases, test dictionaries and interfaces with Information Systems. Ensures the PIS and associated equipment is operational at all times for multiple site facilities. 

What you will do in this role: 

• As a Pharmacy Information Systems Coordinator, you will monitor hardware and software systems using operating systems utilities and serve as the department representative to the IS Department for PIS technical support. 
• You will develop policies and procedures for implementation, downtime procedures and daily operations of the computer system. You will assign appropriate access to PIS for new users.
• You will troubleshoot and document both technical and application problems, and communicate problems to the Director of Pharmacy and the IS Department. You will assist in the care and maintenance of department computer equipment; repairs or calls for in-house or contracted maintenance and document all maintenance communications.
• You will build, maintain, update and support the pharmacy system database files as determined by the computer software; supervise the maintenance and update all drug master files as necessary to ensure the most accurate and current information possible. You will coordinate the market-wide maintenance of the drug billing files.
• You will coordinate all education and training of existing pharmacy personnel; formulate a training/in-service program for use in orientation of new pharmacy employees. You will conduct follow-up teaching to ensure technical proficiency with the pharmacy computer system.
• You will create and run customized Meditech NPR reports and maintains schedule for routine automatic reports. 

What qualifications you will need: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of computer related experience (operating PC, database management) 
• Must learn necessary pharmacy specific computer systems within six months of hire.
• Current Registered Pharmacy Technician by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy 

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Information Systems Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.