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How much do pharmacy informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmacy informatics in Providence, RI is $157,834.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $144,000.00 and $174,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are pharmacy informatics jobs?

Pharmacy informatics jobs include pharmacy analyst, informatics pharmacist, and pharmacy informatics specialist. Your responsibilities as a pharmacy analyst include developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting pharmacy and medication-related components and collaborating with the information technology team to increase patient safety and the functionality of clinical systems. The duties of an informatics pharmacist include supporting the informatics staff and those using the system and overseeing the medical process. A pharmacy informatics specialist oversees the system’s clinical information technology components, which includes providing the development, maintenance, support, implementation, and troubleshooting of the system, identifying potential problems, and creating resolutions in collaboration with the other informatics staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharmacy informaticist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharmacy Informaticist, you need a strong background in pharmacy practice, clinical knowledge, and informatics, often supported by a PharmD or equivalent degree and relevant informatics training. Familiarity with pharmacy information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and medication management technologies, as well as certifications like Board Certification in Informatics Pharmacy (BCIP), are typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential for translating clinical needs into effective technological solutions. These competencies ensure safe, efficient medication use and optimal integration of technology into pharmacy workflows.

What is pharmacy informatics?

Pharmacy informatics is a specialized field that combines pharmacy practice with information technology to optimize the use and management of medication-related data. Professionals in this area work to improve patient care by implementing and managing electronic health records, medication order systems, and clinical decision support tools. They help ensure that medication information is accurate, accessible, and secure, facilitating safer and more effective medication use. Pharmacy informaticists may also participate in the development and evaluation of new health IT systems, as well as train staff on their use.

How does a pharmacy informatics professional typically collaborate with clinical and IT teams?

Pharmacy Informatics professionals often serve as a vital bridge between clinical pharmacy staff and information technology teams. They work closely with pharmacists to understand medication workflow needs and translate them into technical requirements for IT specialists. This collaboration ensures the safe and effective implementation and optimization of electronic health records (EHRs), medication management systems, and other health technologies. Regular meetings, cross-functional project teams, and ongoing training sessions are common ways these professionals facilitate smooth communication and successful project outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Pharmacy Informatics job openings in Providence, RI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,834 per year, or $75.9 per hour.

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Informatics

Brown University Health

Providence, RI

$110K - $182K/yr

Full-time

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SUMMARY Reports to the Director, Medication Safety, Quality, and Information Technology. Under the supervision of the Clinical Informatics Pharmacy Coordinator, works closely with clinical pharmacy and Brown University Health Information Services (IS) team for clinical elements of medication builds in EPIC, with intra-departmental oncology and IS teams for clinical elements of medication builds in Beacon, and with ambulatory pharmacy, retail pharmacy, and IS teams for clinical elements of medication builds in Willow Ambulatory. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of electronic health record (EHR) system builds for new medications and revisions to existing medications.

Advises and provides input on the development of service request submission forms, testing plans, admixture records, order panels and order sets, alternative warnings, and other Pharmacy relevant information. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to position specific responsibilities of a Clinical Pharmacist, the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Informatics shall be responsible for the following across the Brown University Health system: Participates in the implementation and maintenance, within the scope of the pharmacy's responsibilities, of EHR system enhancements to consistently promote medication safety for optimal patient care.

Collaborates with Clinical Pharmacy Services, Pharmacy Operations, and Medication Safety and Quality personnel at each affiliate to ensure that requests for new medication builds, or revisions to existing medication builds, are vetted appropriately system wide. Collaborates with IS analysts to ensure accuracy and completeness of builds for new medications and revisions to existing medications. Advises and provides input on the development of service request submission forms, testing plans, admixture records, order panels and order sets, alternative warnings, and other Pharmacy relevant information.

Facilitates monthly First Data Bank (FDB) updates. Participates in departmental quality assurance activities, implementation of new technologies, and hospital wide initiatives as they relate to pharmacy informatics. Troubleshoots and provides technical support to Pharmacy staff members to resolve informatics questions or issues or directs them to the most appropriate resource.

Monitors and responds to customer inquiries or complaints to provide positive and productive customer service. Participates in precepting pharmacy students and residents via a structured academic pharmacy informatics rotation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Maintains current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: At least two years pharmacy experience, preferably gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex integrated health care system, or completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 residency in Pharmacy Informatics.

Understanding of health-system pharmacy operations and systems including: EHRs, automated dispensing technology, databases, and database programs. Experience with interoperability of Brown University Health's EHR systems, EPIC, Beacon, and Willow, or similar EHR system, and automated dispensing technology. Proactive critical thinking, high level of attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate and present information effectively, in both oral and written form, to all levels of hospital personnel. Strong customer service skills and connection to purpose. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Requires the visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and use a typical keyboard and computer mouse to navigate screens on multiple computer monitors.

Extended periods of time spent sitting. Occasional travel between facilities or sites as required. INDEPENDENT ACTION Performs independently within department policies and practices.

Refers specific complex problems to Director or Coordinator where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None. Pay Range: $110,302.40-$182,000.00 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F 7am - 3:30pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No Apply


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