EPIC CLINICAL APPLICATION ANALYST PHARMACIST

Clinical Application Analyst Pharmacist

Position Highlights:

• The Clinical Application Analyst Pharmacist is responsible for the design, build, optimization, and support of Epic pharmacy and clinical applications across inpatient, ambulatory, and oncology settings. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant medication-use workflows, integrates best practices and regulatory standards, and drives innovation and operational excellence. The individual collaborates with pharmacy operations, clinical teams, research personnel, and IT stakeholders to deliver enterprise-wide medication safety and effective technology adoption.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, build, and maintenance of Epic pharmacy and clinical application functionality, including medication workflows, treatment plans, formulary management, and automation integration.
• Configure and optimize interfaces for retail, specialty, inpatient, oncology, and investigational pharmacy services, including inventory, dispensing, billing, and adjudication systems.
• Translate clinical and research protocols into Epic build requirements, ensuring integrity, safety, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
• Lead workflow analysis, documentation, and validation sessions to ensure Epic solutions meet clinical and business operational needs.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, clinical, and research teams to streamline prescription fulfillment, medication administration, prior authorization, and patient communication workflows.
• Support integration of medication therapy management, adherence programs, and specialty protocols (e.g., REMS, cold chain logistics).
• Participate in system validations, downtime planning, and development of clinical decision support (CDS) tools.
• Serve as the primary liaison between pharmacy/clinical services and IT/EHR teams for medication-related initiatives.
• Lead project teams, mentor analysts, and train end users on Epic best practices and workflow alignment.
• Provide input into Epic change control, governance committees, and regulatory documentation.
• Assign operational tasks, coordinate project lifecycles, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities and strategic goals
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans for Epic applications, document results, and lead system support including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and enhancement implementation.
• Analyze and propose optimization opportunities for workflow and documentation with each Epic update or upgrade.
• Collaborate with report writers to ensure operational and regulatory reporting needs are met.
• Ensure Epic build complies with research billing guidelines, IRB/clinical trial protocols, ASCO/ONS standards, and institutional policies.
• Participate in QA testing, research readiness, and go-live validation activities.
• Contribute to innovation and safety by integrating CDS tools, risk mitigation alerts, and treatment response documentation workflows.

Credentials and Experience:

• Education: Pharm D
• Five (5) years of pharmacy practice, application analyst, or related experience, with demonstrable engagement in clinical, informatics, or automation initiatives.

Or *A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with an additional 6 years of experience may be considered, In lieu of a Pharm D.

Certifications:

• Licensed Pharmacist (RPh/PS)
• EPIC Certification in designated application within 6 months of filling position.

Preferred Experience:

• Post-graduate training in pharmacy, oncology, or related specialty.
• Experience with Epic build in inpatient, ambulatory, or oncology settings.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., NCCN, ASCO/ONS, USP /, Joint Commission, URAC, ACHC, NIH, FDA, OHRP).
• Experience with pharmacy automation and technology.
• Experience in academic medical center or NCI-designated cancer center initiatives.

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