Cerner Pharmacy Systems Specialist

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health is seeking a Pharmacy IT Applications Specialist to support Cerner Pharmacy system and interfaces with hospital systems across Mobile facilities. The role coordinates clinical pharmacy IT projects, trains staff, and troubleshoots application issues in collaboration with physicians, nurses and IT teams.

You will review charges and billing interfaces, assist with system upgrades, and ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards while maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or directly related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician.
• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience as a certified pharmacy technician, 1 of which in a hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years of related IT experience.
• Current registry with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• National certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NHA preferred.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains working relationships and functions as liaison with staff from USA IT Services, vendors and other technical support groups.
• Oversees system-wide clinical application projects related to pharmacy services and interfaces with pharmacy systems integration.
• Participates in ongoing training of pharmacy personnel on Clinical Applications.
• Identifies and troubleshoots problem areas related to Clinical Applications with physicians, nurses and IT staff.
• Functions as liaison between IT Clinical Applications and facility administration and staff.
• Responsible for application support of Cerner Pharmacy system and interfacing medications to Cerner.
• Provides analysis and testing on Cerner Pharmacy and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinates upgrades and testing for other pharmacy related vendor applications.
• Reviews pharmacy charges and billing interfaces with Cerner billing and CDS Master.
• Reviews and builds medications for physician online order sets.
• Participates in planning/installation of new pharmacy systems and interfaces.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as required.
• Communicates changes and education to Clinical Staff; maintains documentation.
• Ensures compliance with confidentiality and infection control standards.

Skills

Liaison & communication

IT project coordination

Problem solving in clinical IT

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's Degree & 5 years as certified pharmacy technician

High School Diploma or equivalent + 8 years IT experience

Tools

Cerner Pharmacy system

Job description

USA Health is seeking a Pharmacy IT Applications Specialist to support Cerner Pharmacy system and interfaces with hospital systems across Mobile facilities. The role coordinates clinical pharmacy IT projects, trains staff, and troubleshoots application issues in collaboration with physicians, nurses and IT teams.

You will review charges and billing interfaces, assist with system upgrades, and ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards while maintaining documentation.