Clinical Programmer - Pharmacy - SSO Information Technology -

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

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

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 overviews the interfaces of pharmacy systems integration with other hospital systems
• Participates in on-going training of pharmacy personnel on Clinical Applications
• Identifies and troubleshoots problem areas related to Clinical Applications in consultation with physicians nurses, technical staff and clinical service leaders
• Functions as liaison between IT Clinical Application services and each facility's administration, clinical department leaders, and staff
• Responsible for application support of Cerner Pharmacy system, including the interfacing of medications and other pharmacy clinical data to Cerner system and billing data to Cerner
• Provides analysis and testing on Cerner Pharmacy and equipment and software upgrades
• Coordinates upgrades and testing for other pharmacy related vendor applications
• Participates in review of pharmacy charges and billing processes to ensure proper interface with Cerner billing and Charge Description Master
• Responsible for review and build of medications for physician online order sets
• Participates in planning/installation of new pharmacy systems and interfaces as required
• Participates in performance improvement activities as required
• Utilizes a PC, audio-visual equipment, and other technology as required
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, staff, and vendors in person and via telephone
• Utilizes all available means to communicate changes, corrections, education and improvement of pharmacy related application to Clinical Staff
• Maintains an adequate electronic record of pharmacy related application documentation
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
• Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
• Maintains equipment and supplies necessary to complete essential job functions
• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and polices and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
• Adheres to policies pertaining to confidentiality
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

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 Required OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience as a certified pharmacy technician, 1 of which was in a hospital setting Required OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years of related experience in Information Technology Required
• Current registry with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. Required
• National certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NHA Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.