VCU Health
Epic Analyst, Pharmacist - Beacon, Willow, & Clinical Decision Support (CDS)
**To be considered for the role, you must permanently reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia**
The Epic Analyst-Pharmacist with a focus in CDS (Clinical Decision Support), Willow, and Beacon applications, partners with the application team while working collaboratively with our customers to bring cutting-edge technology and automated solutions to the department.
The Analyst implements and maintains EHR systems and databases to ensure optimum performance and exceptional outcomes for employees and patients.
The Analyst manages or performs work associated with the analysis, design, implementation, operation, deployment, and support of the organization’s information technology resources in application specialty.
Also, the Analyst will interface with all areas of Information Technology Services to ensure project success from development to implementation with the ultimate outcome of customer satisfaction.
Assists with design and performs builds that are appropriate for users’ needs and consistent with the overall design of the organization’s information systems architecture. Completes appropriate localized build for the EHR and pharmacy systems. Performs project management for Pharmacy technology initiatives by developing, managing, and driving accountability to meet established goals and deadlines. Develop, implement, maintain, and communicate effective and reliable downtime processes. Participate in cross functional projects and is able to provide design information crossing applications. Effectively communicates risks and issues, while communicating status updates. Epic Willow Inpatient Certification and experience preferred.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current licensure with the State Board of Pharmacy in the state in which residing and working
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current licensure with the State Board of Pharmacy in the state in which residing and working
Certification in job relevant Epic module(s).
Successful Epic certification(s) completion required within 60 days of final training.
Experience REQUIRED:
Three years to six years hospital pharmacy experience
Possesses thorough knowledge of the inpatient environment and clinic based operations, procedures/functions and the relationships between them and the hospital Understand the integration of applications and their impact on business processes and operations Demonstrate innovative forward thinking, able to meet project deadlines, delivers to commitments, possess high level of energy and professional acumen, and be client service oriented.
Knowledge of physician practice/healthcare professional services, billing requirements, hospital administration and/or processes
Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other professional staff when discussing drugs and drug related problems
Ability to work at a high technical level on all phases of application systems analysis, workflow analysis, build, design, testing, interface knowledge and programming activities
Experience PREFERRED:
Previous Epic experience in the training, build, and/or support of the Epic systems electronic health record suite
Education/training REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
Education/training PREFERRED:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program
Independent action(s) required:
Determines and develops approaches to solutions with work subject to general input by manager or senior team members
Open to change and acts with high ethical standards
Focused on excellent customer service
Exhibits a dedication to quality, reliability and resourcefulness work environment
Able to handle pressure due to multiple demands and tight timelines
Subject to fast paced work setting with competing priorities
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements: N/A
Age Specific groups served: N/A
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change
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