Role overview

Qualifications

Current licensure with the State Board of Pharmacy in the state of residence and working
Certification in job-relevant Epic module(s) with successful Epic certification completion within 60 days of final training
Three to six years hospital pharmacy experience with thorough knowledge of inpatient environment and hospital operations; ability to understand application integration and impact on business processes
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain Epic Willow/Beacon/Clinical Decision Support configurations, including localized builds for the EHR and pharmacy systems aligned with the organization's IT architecture
Manage pharmacy technology initiatives—project planning, execution, deadlines, and accountability; interface with IT and clinical teams to ensure project success
Develop, implement, maintain, and communicate downtime processes; participate in cross-functional projects and provide design information across applications
Proactively communicate risks, issues, and status updates; coordinate training, testing, and go-live activities for Epic modules

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Full time
Pharmacist
English

Other skills

Ability To Meet Deadlines
Adaptability
Resourcefulness
Time Management
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Verbal Communication Skills
Logical Reasoning
Quality Control
Problem Solving

About the company

VCU Health

We are a strong, passionate team of more than 12,500 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most. Together. Every day. With the support of our university, we make up an academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, innovation and training tomorrow’s health care workforce. We continue to educate, research and evolve – staying on the cutting edge of care. As a community of innovators, every team member can contribute a spark of ingenuity igniting a force to discover the next cure, hold the next hand, solve the greatest challenges and create the health care of tomorrow. We foster an atmosphere of respect and welcoming for all communities. We infuse our teams with diverse talent that inspires everyone to contribute openly and freely, maximizing their impact and creating meaningful change for our patients and community. Join our team and help us create a new kind of patient experience. Join VCU Health. EEO Statement: VCU Health System strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against, or harassment of, team members, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex (sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. Pay Transparency Provisions: VCU Health System complies with the Pay Transparency Provisions.

Company details

Company typeXLarge

Company size10001

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Job description

**This position allows for Remote work to allow a flexible work environment**

**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.

Job Description

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

Days

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