IT EPIC Principal Pharmacy Application Analyst

As an IT EPIC Principal Pharmacy Application Analyst, you will serve as a top-tier technical and clinical authority, providing advanced analytical expertise and strategic leadership for Epic Pharmacy applications.

Every day you will  oversee the realization and delivery of complex technology solutions, driving optimization, and ensuring the seamless integration of Epic Pharmacy systems within the organization. The Principal Analyst acts as a primary liaison between IT, clinicians, and operational stakeholders, fostering strong communication and collaboration to meet enterprise-wide clinical needs and strategic objectives.

To be successful, you will mentor and guide less experienced analysts, lead significant projects, and operate with a high degree of independence in decision-making and problem-solving.

• The primary function of this role is to serve as the principal technical authority and subject matter expert for Epic Pharmacy applications, providing critical guidance and recommendations for complex system design, implementation, and optimization.
• Lead the realization and delivery of large-scale and highly complex technology solutions for assigned Epic Pharmacy projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
• Perform comprehensive workflow assessments, capture intricate business needs, and conduct advanced analysis of internal systems to determine optimal functional requirements for Epic Pharmacy applications. Work within a cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs
• Plan, design, implement, maintain, and provide ongoing optimization and support for Epic Pharmacy software and relevant third-party applications. Lead builds, upgrades, system enhancements, and new module implementations, ensuring stability and performance.
• Foster IT's in-depth understanding of clinical technology needs and translates complex clinical requirements into robust Epic solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and lead for significant Epic Pharmacy projects, managing communications with high-level clinicians, operational leaders, and project stakeholders. Coordinates project resources and manages timelines effectively.
• Utilize project management standards and tools to lead IT projects by setting direction, coordinating activities across varied organizational functions, evaluating progress toward objectives, and implementing mitigation plans if significant risks arise.
• Demonstrates expert technical and analytic competency to research, troubleshoot, and resolve highly complex issues within Epic.
• Actively engages in advanced technical and clinical discussions with clinicians, shaping and influencing team consensus, driving group discussions, and presenting to executive and operational leaders.
• Provide continual mentorship and guidance to less experienced application analysts in areas of technical and professional development. Assists in day-to-day planning, operations, and problem-solving, and provides consultation to managers on hiring, annual reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Identifies new opportunities for process, system, and staff improvements. Operates as a change agent, generating excitement for new initiatives and projects.
• Conduct periodic auditing of system build and build documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to production support standards.

• 2 years as a licensed pharmacist with pharmacy experience.
• 7 years of relevant experience including 5 years within the Epic platform.
• EPIC Certification, upon hre.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.