Clinical Systems Analyst I - Inpatient Pharmacy

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount Hospital, part of Cleveland Clinic, is an acute care facility serving Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities. The Clinical Systems Analyst I supports inpatient pharmacy operations, acts as a subject matter expert for pharmacy automation, and collaborates with pharmacy leadership to drive safe, efficient medication management.

This onsite role monitors controlled substances, assists with training and end-user documentation, and guides system implementation through the SDLC with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One year of hospital IT experience or one year of supporting a major clinical information system.
• HS diploma/ GED with applicable experience; substitute options available.
• Licensure in a medically related field may substitute education/experience.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory processes.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient pharmacy operations and act as SME for pharmacy automation systems.
• Oversee daily and monthly controlled substance monitoring.
• Assist with workflow optimization and staff training.
• Partner with pharmacy leadership and enterprise peers.
• Participate in Medication Management meetings.
• Assist with end-user documentation and training materials.
• Provide implementation assistance for system projects through all SDLC phases with direction.

Skills

Clinical systems

Pharmacy IT

End-user training

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Workflow optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree with experience substitute

Tools

ITIL Foundations certification

Job description

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

The Clinical Systems Analyst I supports inpatient pharmacy operations at Marymount Hospital, a community-focused facility serving Med/Surg and behavioral health populations, with a strong emphasis on psychiatric pharmacotherapy. This role functions as a subject matter expert for pharmacy automation systems, overseeing daily and monthly controlled substance monitoring, supporting purchasing as a backup to the pharmacy buyer, and leveraging data to identify trends and drive process improvements. Working within a close-knit, collaborative team, the analyst partners with pharmacy leadership and enterprise peers, participates in Medication Management meetings, and assists with workflow optimization and staff training, contributing to safe, efficient, and high-quality pharmacy operations.

A caregiver in this role will work onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. This caregiver will be included in the on-call rotations but no weekend or holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Participate in the implementation of clinical information systems.
• Develop and test the functionality of applications.
• Assist with training programs related to automated systems.
• Interact with end users to define problems.
• Coordinate and conduct education and end user training programs to ensure systems are utilized as designed.
• Assist with end user documentation development or a permanent reference for clear, concise information.
• Provide implementation assistance for system projects through all phases of the system development life cycle with direction from the Lead Analyst.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One year of applicable hospital or major medical center experience or one year of recent experience supporting a major clinical information system.
• A high school diploma/GED, one year of relevant experience and an additional four years of healthcare IT experience can substitute the education and experience requirements.
• An associate's degree, one year of relevant experience and an additional two years of healthcare experience can substitute the education and experience requirements.
• Experience typically supported by a license in a medically related field, such as nursing, pharmacy assisting, medical assisting, medical assisting, medical technology or EMT.
• Technical certification may be required.
• Familiarity with the processes and procedures related to healthcare regulatory agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical theory and practice.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Required within six months of hire: ITIL Foundations certification.
• Prior inpatient pharmacy experience and/or analytical excel experience
• Registered or certified pharmacy technician

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range:

Minimum Annual Salary: $52,270.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $79,727.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).