Clinical Informatician

Your Opportunity

You will lead decisions on configuring technology related to medication-related data and knowledge, including EPIC and Warehouse Management System (WMS). The expertise provided by SMOREs ensures that system configuration focuses on optimal medication-related patient care and health outcomes consistent with the mission and vision of AHS Pharmacy Services. As the bridge between business and technical, SMOREs lead investigations into informatics-related issues, collaborate with analyst teams to explore configuration options and develop innovative solutions and recommendations.

SMOREs also establish effective working relationships and are key liaisons between Pharmacy Services and other provincial teams. They collaborate with clinical and technical partners to investigate medication-related issues, facilitate decision-making and ensure configuration aligns with the business and operational needs. SMOREs work with Zonal and Provincial Operational Pharmacy teams to balance their program-specific issues with the shared goal of standardized Pharmacy services.

SMOREs prioritize identified issues, work with team leads towards resolution of the issue and offer support in change management planning related to informatics initiatives and system decisions.

Key skills required include effective communication, strong interpersonal abilities, creative problem-solving, and adaptability. Work hours are generally during weekdays, but occasional shifts outside these hours may be required. The position is remote, so you can work from any location across Alberta.

Description

As a Clinical Informatician, you will lead or participate in the customization, development, implementation, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical information systems. You will develop and deploy information and systems solutions, drawing on expert clinical experience, and knowledge from their health discipline. Working in the field of Clinical Health Informatics will require you to incorporate the application of information technology to facilitate the creation and use of health related data, informatics aspects of safe, efficient, and effective health services for all Canadians.

Classification: Clinical Informatician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: System Standards & Support Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 15-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of bachelor's degree in a health related field. Active registration with the applicable professional association or college.

Additional Required Qualifications

Diploma from accredited Pharmacy Technician program or bachelor’s degree in health-related discipline, active registration as a Pharmacy Technician with ACP or applicable professional association/college. Current/recent work experience as a pharmacy technician in Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health Services, Cancer Care Alberta, and/or Acute Care Alberta. Current/recent experience with pharmacy clinical information system support as a SMORE, Willow CT/Senior Trainer, Pharmacy Applications (Willow) Analyst/App Lead or Pharmacy Connect Care Implementation Lead is required

Preferred Qualifications

Project lead experience with demonstrated ability to positively promote the change process and interface with key partners to discuss issues and work towards resolution. Knowledge of dispensing-related configuration that would contribute to the Pharmacy Connect project. Knowledge of ancillary technologies including Automatic Dispensing Cabinets, Packaging Machines and associated interfaces.

Experience in zonal and/or provincial initiatives.

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