The Pharmacy Analyst is responsible for assisting the System Director of Pharmacy Informatics, any pharmacy project managers and Information Systems staff and management in the design and implementation of corporate-wide and local systems.

• Manages pharmacy information systems and procedures as requirements and processes change.

• Confers with pharmacy user management, department heads, and other management to analyze and document system needs.

• Assists in presentation to ARH management and users implications of new pharmacy applications.

• Develops audit trails and balancing controls for applications.

• Manages formularies, pricing files and other pharmacy-related databases.

• Serves as primary technical support for all pharmacy applications throughout ARH.

• Tests enhancements, updates and upgrades in pharmacy applications.

• Updates and loads First Data Bank Files for packaging and pricing monthly

• Conducts feasibility studies; and evaluate alternative procedures.

• Coordinates pharmacy software changes with pharmacy and information systems leadership to insure continuity of processing.

• Assists in the training and development of Application and/or System personnel.

• Defines user requirements and translate requirements and all procedures necessary to maintain computer­ related systems specifications.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in pharmacy informatics to recommend new services, products and equipment.

• Continues professional development by attending education programs designed for specialty areas.

• Must be available to travel as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education (experience can be substituted for education)

Associate's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)

4-6 years Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic awareness of problem solving and decision making skills.