Pharmacy informatics is an integral discipline within the clinical informatics domain, centered on the effective management and delivery of medication related data, information, and knowledge across systems that support the medication-use process. Roles revolve around pharmacy informaticists' knowledge of pharmacy practice (clinical and operational), safe medication use, clinical decision-making, and the improvement of medication therapy outcomes, combined with understanding of the discipline of informatics and HIT systems. These resources are for pharmacy students, residents and those interested in gaining more insight into what informatics entails and learn about options for career paths.
Statements and Guidelines
Statement on the Pharmacist’s Role in Clinical Informatics [PDF] - ASHP
Presentations
Pharmacy Informatics Women Leaders: Distinguished Service (Podcast) [27:38]
ASHP SOPIT Member Insights: Advantages of Involvement (Video) [16:12]
Role of Pharmacists Practicing in Informatics (Video) [41:18]
Pharmacy Informatics Residencies (Video) [37:38]
Informatics in Academia and Student Opportunities (Video) [50:14]
Pharmacy Informatics Roundtable - Introduction, Current Events, and Finding Employment Part 1 (Video) [1:03:19]
Pharmacy Informatics Roundtable - Introduction, Current Events, and Finding Employment Part 2 (Video) [1:03:42]
Articles
Characterization of doctor of pharmacy/health informatics dual degrees in the United States
A Progress Report on the State of Pharmacy Informatics Education in US Pharmacy Schools and Colleges
An Approach for All in Pharmacy Informatics Education
ASHP Resources for Students Investigating Career Opportunities in Informatics
Student Residency Guide - Useful when considering a residency program
ASHP Online Residency Directory - Filter by Category, then Sub-Category of Pharmacy Informatics
ASHP CareerPharm® - Job postings for all positions. Filter in Specialty Practice Areas for Informatics
State Affiliate Directory - Each state may have its own job board