Application Systems Analyst (Sr / Inter) - Outpatient Pharmacy

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Health Information Technology and Services at University of Michigan Health is looking for an Applications Systems Analyst to join our Pharmacy Technology team to support systems for Outpatient and Specialty Pharmacy. You will report to the Assistant Director of Medication Use Informatics and Technology and be a part of an exciting expansion of pharmacy services for our patients. We have a diverse team of analysts and clinical pharmacists who support technology solutions for the pharmacy at our institution.

The areas of Outpatient and Specialty Pharmacy are rapidly growing, and our team is playing a significant role in installing, supporting, and optimizing pharmacy systems to support patient care activities.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Who We Are

Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) plays an integral role in the success of Michigan Medicine by providing clinicians, educators, researchers, students, and staff with exceptional technology-related information, products, services, and support.

The HITS Clinical & Revenue Cycle IT (CRC) division is responsible for more than 350 clinical and revenue cycle applications that clinicians, staff, and patients rely upon every day. The CRC team has subdivisions that support inpatient, ambulatory, departmental, and revenue cycle areas across Michigan Medicine (MM). CRC also oversees many of the major IT platforms and applications such as the electronic health record, virtual care, pharmacy, radiology, radiation oncology, registration, document management, billing, and much more. The CRC team is highly relied upon across the healthcare system and collaborates with operational partners to provide excellent service to the MM staff. Staff within CRC often interact with customers on a regular basis by implementing and configuring workflows, enhancements, optimizations, and new modules or software while also ensuring adequate change control and testing processes occur. Team members work on a vast array of projects that propel MM into the future. 

Responsibilities*

• Plan, implement and maintain Outpatient and Specialty Pharmacy operational and clinical applications to meet department needs
• Support Outpatient and Specialty Pharmacy applications including testing, installation, system design, data management and backup, and system documentation
• Manage projects (application upgrades, and new application implementations)
• Perform business analysis activities for all system documentation and organization including disaster recovery and system configuration
• Complete compliance and security audit requirements for Outpatient and Specialty Pharmacy applications and systems
• Support for non-standard devices and workstations

Required Qualifications*

Requirements for Senior Level:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ Years of relevant work experience
  

Requirements for Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 Years of relevant work experience

Desired Qualifications*

• At least 5 years of experience as an IT systems analyst
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with HL7 interfaces and messages
• Familiarity with IT project management principles
• Experience implementing IT healthcare solutions
• Familiarity with HIPAA and other healthcare information regulations and requirements
• Familiarity with community or specialty pharmacy operations
• Familiarity with SQL and/or Microsoft SQL server
• Experience with QS/1 NRx Pharmacy System
• Experience with pharmacy automation systems
• Experience with Epic Willow Ambulatory and Clarity

Work Locations

This position is being made available with the ability for you to negotiate alternative work schedules and remote/on-site options to suit your work-life balance. You may be required to attend onsite meetings and conduct in person training once conditions allow which will require the ability to be on-site. Apply to be part of a strong team that partners with our institution, community, and each other.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

Benefits  

We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits  

Diversity Statement

HITS is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of Michigan Medicine. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.  

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.