Pharmacist IS Analyst I

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); Hybrid; USD 123,572 - 180,111; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health is seeking a Pharmacist Analyst in Greenville, NC. This role requires expertise in pharmacy operations and data analytics to support the Epic Willow Inpatient Application and improve medication use.

Responsibilities include evaluating workflows, leading clinical knowledge databases, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a BS/Pharmacy, experience in pharmacy practice, and operational knowledge of healthcare environments.

The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $123,572.80 - $180,111.36.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Information Technology/Clinical Systems experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience involving pharmacy practice required.
• Proven ability to lead management of clinical knowledge databases.

Responsibilities

• Support the Epic Willow Inpatient Application and Epic Beacon Oncology protocols.
• Evaluate clinical operations to recommend process improvements.
• Interface with varied audiences to enhance medication use processes.

Skills

Pharmaceutical clinical knowledge

Data analytics

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Operational knowledge of healthcare

Education

BS/Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy registered with the North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy

Residency training or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic health record functionality

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacist Analyst role utilizes pharmaceutical clinical knowledge and expertise to complete build and support the Epic Willow Inpatient Application, medications impacting Epic Beacon Oncology protocols and therapy plans, as well as other medication requirements. This role supports completion of formulary requests that requires understanding of pharmacy operations and data analytics skills to ensure solutions meet the needs of the organization. The candidate must have the ability to evaluate clinical operations to analyze workflows to recommend alternative approaches in developing process improvements to address identified issues. This includes reviewing new/improved capabilities, translating needs to functional requirements, and identifying, defining and developing solutions to application and system problems. The work activities require effective communication and facilitation skills needed to interface with varied audiences, and problem‑solving skills to maximize capabilities to meet the operational needs. This role uses knowledge of information technology (IT) systems and medication‑use processes to improve patient care by supporting technologies that lead to safer, more cost effective medication use across ECU Health. This role leverages knowledge of pharmacy practice, pharmacy automation, clinical information systems, and pharmacy computer systems working in concert with the Manager of Pharmacy Applications.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy registered/licensed with the North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy.
• Residency training in inpatient pharmacy practice, drug information or inpatient pharmacy administration or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years of Information Technology/Clinical Systems experience preferred
• 3+ years of experience involving pharmacy practice, drug information or pharmacy administration required
• Operational knowledge of healthcare areas such as nursing, perioperative services, emergency department and support services required
• Ability to provide simple to moderate qualitative and quantitative analysis on data and information as part of medication requirements gathering prior to build.
• Proven ability to lead the management of clinical knowledge databases (e.g. drug‑drug interactions, route selection, etc.), guideline compliance rules (e.g. hard edits and reminders), and decision support toolsets (e.g. best practice advisories).
• Leverages pharmacy practice experience to create and manage a standardized formulary (administration, clinical, ordering and dispensing) and resulting impact of changes to downstream ancillary systems across the multi-site healthcare environment
• Obtains and/or maintains current certification from the vendor and continued education/learning to understand the functionality of the electronic health record.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with IT best practices (build tracking, change management, end user testing and/or integrated testing, mock live, go‑live support, and transition to support).
• Able to work in a dynamically changing environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate clinical concepts to technical team and system design concepts to end users.
• Ability to effectively validate and support clinical applications

Pay Range

$123,572.80 - $180,111.36

Other Information

Location: Greenville, NC
Hybrid - with 2 to 3 hours from Greenville, NC

EEO Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.