| NorthShore University HealthSystem is an integrated health care system located in the northeast suburbs of Chicago consisting of Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, and Skokie hospitals, a 900 member Medical Group, a Home Services Division, and a Research Institute. The hospitals of NorthShore University HealthSystem rank among the Top 100 Hospitals and the Top 15 major teaching hospitals nationally. With the full implementation of electronic health record, NorthShore is recognized as one of the "Most Wired Hospitals" in the country. The Pharmacy Department provides clinical services through decentralized pharmacists in an integrated practice model. Distribution is through automated dispensing machines and centralized IV preparation. Education of health care professionals is an important component of our mission. The Pharmacy Department provides clinical services through decentralized pharmacists in an integrated practice model. Distribution is through automated dispensing machines and centralized IV preparation. Education of health care professionals is an important component of our mission. NorthShore currently offers 12 positions in the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program, 3 positions in the PGY1 Community Residency program, and 1 position each in the PGY2 Oncology, PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics, and PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Programs. All residents have opportunities to develop and reinforce clinical, practice management, and precepting skills to advance as well rounded practitioners. Pharmacy Informatics Residency Description The Pharmacy Informatics Residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem will prepare resident for a leadership role in medical informatics. The program is structured to offer a broad exposure to technology and informatics within the health system with an emphasis in clinical informatics. Residents will gain experience in systems evaluations, process re-design, project management, interdisciplinary teamwork, vendor relations, system testing and validations, change management, research, teaching and leadership. Required Learning Experiences - Orientation
- Clinical Decision Support
- Integrated Electronic Healthcare Records
- Database and Applications
- Pharmacy Operations and Technology
- Medication Ordering
- Medication Administration
- Training/User Support
- Data-mining/Reporting/Quality
- Reporting and Analytics
- Service Commitment
Elective Learning Experiences - Medication Safety
- Ambulatory Services EHR and Technology
- Informatics Leadership
- Advanced Decision Support/Personalized Medicine
Other Requirements Include: - Complete a major project
- Attend and lead contemporary topic seminars/discussions and journal clubs
- Participate on committees
- Staff as clinical pharmacist
Service Commitment Specific schedules will be discussed. While staffing, residents are expected to provide comprehensive clinical services working closely with attending physicians and medical residents to ensure appropriate drug therapy. A working knowledge of medication-related systems is a driver of success in informatics. | 
