Pharmacist Informatics Analyst- Medication Build

Advocate Aurora Health; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Tuition/education assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Pharmacy Informatics Specialist to optimize the medication electronic health record and advance safety across clinical workflows. You will act as a liaison between clinicians and informatics specialists, shaping system builds and data analytics to support evidence‑based practice.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, EPIC Willow certification, and experience with medication workflows.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.
• EPIC Willow certification or eligible within 6 months.
• Experience with pharmacy informatics systems and medication workflows.

Responsibilities

• Leverages pharmacist clinical and informatics skills to support the medication EHR and serve as a liaison for clinical informatics.
• Develops informatics plans, analyzes data, and designs systems to advance evidence‑based practice and safety.
• Designs and implements new EHR builds to improve patient care quality and safety.
• Collaborates with providers and leaders to align information systems with clinical workflows.
• Supports informatics solutions for clinical and operational improvements.
• Contributes to data analytics creation for performance improvement.
• Develops automated clinical rules to support patient care.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Skills

Epic Willow certified

Medication records

Formularies management

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems thinking

Clinical informatics liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

EPIC Willow

Job description

Department

12209 Enterprise Corporate - Pharmacy Applications

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Required Qualifications: Exceptional candidates will demonstrate strong clinical judgment combined with systems thinking. Preferred qualifications and experience include:

• Epic Willow certified
• Experience with medication records, formularies, medication shortages, CNR/dispense prep, labeling, interfaces, automated dispensing systems, or infusion pumps
• Ability to translate clinical decisions and operational needs into clear system build requirements
• Ability to facilitate effective cross-functional decision-making
• Proactive identification and communication of risks
• Ability to work independently while appropriately seeking peer review and collaboration

Schedule Details / Additional Information

• Remote position with standard first-shift business hours
• On-call responsibilities based on a set schedule

Pay Range

$59.00 - $88.50

Major Responsibilities

• Leverages pharmacist clinical skills and informatics skills to support the medication electronic health record. Effectively serves as a liaison regarding clinical informatics.
• Develops informatics plans, data analysis, and systems that advance evidence-based practice, improve medication safety, and optimize medication related workflows.
• Designs, evaluates, and implements new electronic health record build to support clinical practice and improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Consults with providers, leadership, physicians, and other clinicians to evaluate information systems. Provides critical link between medication workflows and technology by effectively analyzing and communicating complex informatics issues.
• Supports informatics solutions for clinical and operational improvements.
• Assists in the creation of data analytics to facilitate data review and improve performance.
• Develops and implements automated clinical rules supporting patient care.
• Consults with external agencies and organizations to ensure compliance with local, state, federal and other regulatory requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.
• Team members will obtain within 6 months and maintain annual educational requirements for EPIC certification(s) as required by department.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.

Experience Required

• Requires 3 years of experience as a pharmacist. Alternatively, requires completion of PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in pharmacy informatics.

Preferred remote locations in IL, WI, NC, GA

Fully Remote Role from these states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.

No relocation, No Sponsorship (H1B1, OPT-Stem)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to function as the interface between clinicians and other technical experts, analyzing business and clinical processes, and providing user advanced training/education.
• Ability to define project goals and create project plans which includes research, modeling, identifying milestones, and resource allocation plans.
• Effective decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Conceptual knowledge of information applications and system integration.
• Understanding of pharmacy information systems and the capabilities of available technologies in the marketplace.
• Maintains clinical pharmacist expertise in order to appropriately apply to electronic medical record work.
• Understanding of cultural and organizational change management processes, including workflow analysis, process redesign, and benefits analysis/measurement.
• Establishing excellent working relationships with individuals and teams at various levels from various fields of expertise.
• Excellent communication skills to interpret, present, and lead projects in coordination with various clinical and administrative leaders.
• Proficient computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access desirable

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and may occasionally need to stand.
• Will occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. without assistance.
• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Exposed to normal office environment.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency preferred
• Board certification in area of practice or certification strongly recommended.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.