Epic Willow Business Analyst

Orion Groups; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Groups, a professional services firm based in McKinney, Texas, seeks a Business Systems Analyst (Epic Willow) to join the Pharmacy Portfolio team. The role focuses on clinical workflow oversight for pharmacy IT initiatives and translation of operational needs into clear requirements.

The position is a 6-month W2 contract-to-hire, fully remote within the United States, with responsibilities spanning requirements, testing, and stakeholder communication. Epic Willow certification is required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in pharmacy business systems analysis or related pharmacy-focused technical role.
• Sentri 7 application knowledge.
• Working knowledge of interfaces/integrations (HL7 and FHIR concepts).
• Understanding of application system security concepts (RBAC, least privilege, change control).
• Demonstrated ability to elicit and document requirements, facilitate working sessions, and produce clear artifacts.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary BA for the Pharmacy IT Application Owner for Epic and Sentri 7 Pharmacy applications.
• Elicit, document, and validate comprehensive requirements for pharmacy initiatives (80% inpatient / 20% ambulatory).
• Provide SME guidance to progress projects, clarify requirements, and surface risks/issues early.
• Collaborate with Clinical Informaticists on Epic workflows affecting ordering, verification, dispensing, and MAR/BCMA.
• Support UAT planning, test script development, defect triage, and contingency planning.
• Communicate updates to the Pharmacy IT Application Owner and IT leadership.

Skills

Pharmacy systems analysis

Epic Willow knowledge

HL7/FHIR concepts

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sentri 7

Job description

ORION GROUPS is a professional services firm based in McKinney, Texas that provides experienced consultants to key organizations across the United States. We focus our talent expertise in both the financial and healthcare industries. Our capabilities in technology include application management, enterprise software systems, data strategies, integration, and IT infrastructure. We work diligently to listen and provide value to your unique needs. www.OrionGRPS.com

OVERVIEW

At Orion, we are seeking a Business Systems Analyst (Epic Willow) to become a key member of the Pharmacy Portfolio team, providing essential business analysis and clinical workflow oversight for pharmacy-focused IT initiatives. This opportunity partners closely with the Pharmacy Application Owner to translate operational and technical needs into clear requirements.

OPPORTUNITY

• Duration: 6-month W2 contract-to-hire
• Location: Fully Remote in the United States

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary Business Analyst to the Pharmacy IT Application Owner; Serve as the main Business Analyst for the Epic and Sentri 7 Pharmacy IT Application Owner (and other assigned pharmacy applications).
• Requirements and Documentation; Elicit, document, and validate comprehensive requirements for pharmacy initiatives (80% inpatient / 20% ambulatory), including workflow, data, and reporting impacts.
• Implementation Oversight (BA Lens; Not Project Management); Provide SME-level guidance to support timely progression through project phases by clarifying requirements, resolving ambiguity, and surfacing risks/issues early.
• EHR and Interfaces; Collaborate with Clinical Informaticists to provide SME support for pharmacy-related Epic workflows, impacting ordering, verification, dispensing, and medication administration (including MAR/BCMA).
• Testing, Go-Live Readiness, and Stabilization; Provide application SME oversight for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and execution, including test script development, defect capture/triage, and contingency planning.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management; In collaboration with the project manager, serve as a primary point of communication by providing regular updates to the Pharmacy IT Application Owner and IT senior leadership as needed.

KEY EXPERIENCE

• 5–7 years of experience in pharmacy business systems analysis or a related pharmacy-focused technical role (e.g., data analyst, project coordinator).
• Sentri 7 application knowledge.
• Working knowledge of interfaces/integrations (e.g., HL7 and FHIR concepts).
• Understanding of application system security concepts (role-based access, least privilege, change control).
• Demonstrated ability to elicit and document requirements, facilitate working sessions, and produce clear, build-ready, and test-ready artifacts.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent priorities, and meet deadlines without close supervision in a fully remote environment.
• Basic understanding of pharmacy healthcare concepts; stakeholder engagement and/or project coordination experience is required.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet/Chat).

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree is required

CERTIFICATION

• Epic Willow (Pharmacy) certification is required
• Quick turnaround: preliminary interview followed by team interview on phone and Google Meets.
• Typically, one round with the hiring manager, joined by the team (virtual interview), possibly two rounds if necessary.

Orion Groups is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]