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Pharmacists in Drug Information (DI) provide medically/scientifically accurate answers to questions about
therapies. They also develop articles for continuing education programs and scientific journals. Pharmacists in DI
work in hospitals, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and other settings.
therapies. They also develop articles for continuing education programs and scientific journals. Pharmacists in DI
work in hospitals, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and other settings.
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AREA: Clinical/Medical Information/Drug Information
COMPANY: A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
POSITION: Medical Information Associate a/k/a Drug Informatics Associate
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: DI Residency Required
PHARMACY SCHOOL: Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
RESIDENCY: Managed Care Pharmacy Practice Residency at Kaiser Permanente
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: This position is a combination of 2 positions- Drug Information and Drug
Informatics. I will separate the responsibilities accordingly.
Drug Information-
• Answer DI questions from staff members
• Precept pharmacy students and residents
• Monitor adverse drug reactions
• Develop and present drug monographs for all medications at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T)
meeting.
• Write minutes for the P&T meeting and communicate all formulary changes to staff
• Coordinate pharmaceutical company presentations
Drug Informatics-
• Ensure the accuracy of all medication related information in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Triage/resolve all problems related to medications in the EHR
• Assist in coordination of EHR orientation training for new employees
AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED: none
What I love about my job is the flexibility and collaboration with other health care providers/professionals
If I could change one thing about this position it would be the limited amount of patient interaction.
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