Clinical Application Analyst, Pharmacist

Position Summary
This unique position requires an experienced front line clinical care individual. If you are interested in change management, coaching and process improvements, this may be the job for you.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, CIS Pharmacy & Imaging, the Clinical Application Analyst, Pharmacist, will help lead and perform the testing, implementation, support, maintenance, enhancement, and ongoing build/upgrade of the Clinical Systems for Medication Management. The CIS Pharmacist is recognized as a subject matter expert for their discipline and will work as an integrated team member to ensure collective best practices are pursued from a global perspective. The Clinical Application Analyst, Pharmacist will provide clinical system utilization support by investigating and resolving clinical application or related problems using site or vendor provided utilities or referring unresolved problems to the appropriate level. Communicates with ITS operational departments, NH clinical application users and vendors.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days – 08:00 to 16:00

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy [B.Sc. (Pharm)].
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure with the College of Pharmacists of B.C.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a Hospital Pharmacist.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP).
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the Clinical Information System.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work well under pressure and on concurrent, multidisciplinary projects.
• Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make presentations to groups.
• Ability to develop and deliver the training programs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated understanding of research methodologies, systems analysis, data collection, and statistical applications.
• Proficiency in Office Automated Systems (i.e. Microsoft Windows based products including Excel, Outlook, Word and Internet Explorer).
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.