This is a hybrid position. Must be licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of Texas. We would prefer candidates willing to travel to our Corpus Christi hospital for larger projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Epic Pharmacy Informatics Specialist will have primary responsibility for the design, build/configuration, testing, validation and ongoing support of their assigned Epic application(s). The Analyst will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the software functionality and acquiring/utilizing knowledge of the operational workflows to be implemented with the Epic system. The Analyst will be responsible for coordinating aspects of planning, design, development, training, implementation, communication, maintenance and evaluation of existing or new functionality related to Epic and related information systems.

As primary subject matter/content expert, provides support of Pharmacy related Epic applications to ensure consistency between and among various integrated systems and compliance with all regulatory and procedural standards. Works closely with Pharmacy to maintain all required interfaces and connectivity with the rest of the organization. Oversees development and maintenance of the Pharmacy Charge Description Master (CDM).

May require participation in on-call rotation including weekend and after-hours coverage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below listed duties. These should be interpreted as examples of the work, and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understanding of the organization, users and workflow in the analyst’s assigned area.
• Ability to lead meetings, prioritize, resolve conflicts, manage issues, oversight and implementation of project plans. Work with Epic TS and related Epic Application Analysts to manage complex issues and optimization.
• Ability to probe for information about the underlying needs of the organization and user community, which directly influences how the system will be built.
• Thoroughly review, analyze and test every system change; follow proper change control processes.
• Assists in the development, implementation, education, evaluation, maintenance and coordination of Epic and related applications. 
• Assists with and/or develops tip sheets or training documentation for new, or changes to current, workflows; communicate with department leadership and application users any specific information related to their application.
• Maintain an Epic user web account to access group discussions, white papers, training documents, new version training material and release notes. Attends webinars, seminars and workshops to learn about new developments and changing technology trends; may participate in testing new vendor provided software in a test environment for possible use by the health system.
• Maintain contacts with Epic partner and related vendors; attend product demonstrations, user group meetings, Epic sponsored webinars, and/or arrange to acquire and install system upgrades.
• Performs other related work as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must maintain a current licensure as a Pharmacist either by reciprocity or examination by an approved State Board of Pharmacy.

About Driscoll Children's Hospital

Each year, Driscoll sees over 150,000 patients across our hospitals, clinics and South Texas’ first free-standing pediatric emergency room. Families from South Texas and beyond come to us with illnesses, injuries and even the rarest conditions. Together, our team of medical staff, medical and surgical specialists, maintenance, administration and volunteers work to bring the very best care to every child we see. While the work of healing children never stops, we make sure families are never in it alone. Because together, we heal.

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