Application Developer, Pharmacy Informatics
The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeing a full-time Application Developer, Pharmacy Informatics to join the team. This position will provide workflow analysis, optimization, application build, testing and implementation of Epic System software related to the Willow applications. This position includes working with Project Management groups, key stakeholders, vendors, contactors, and end users regularly. Additionally, this position will be responsible for system development, including financial and clinical reporting or system build, specifically related to ambulatory clinics and retail pharmacy service, as well as other related projects within pharmacy. Monitoring of production issues to allow for optimization, testing special updates and system documentation are also required.
This position is eligible to participate in remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Position Responsibilities:
Analysis/Design
- Research system solutions
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze workflows and develop application design
- Create functional/technical specifications for system build and complex integrated systems
- Demonstrate features to the user community and assess applicability, impact and value
Implementation
- Configure and customize applications
- Review the application build for efficiency, completeness, and correctness
- Develop and maintain testing scripts for execution during special update and system upgrade cycles
- Perform unit and integrated testing of assigned application workflows
- Understand and adhere to Change Management policies and procedures
- Understand and adhere to IT Security policies and procedures
Support and Maintenance
- Completion of related Epic Certifications/accreditations or eligible to obtain and maintain relevant Epic certifications/accreditations specific to your role
- Troubleshoot/debug and identify malfunctioning systems. Implement fixes
- Resolve complex system problems through participation in 24 x 7 on-call rotations
- Document system design and build
- Travel to customer sites as needed to support application implementation, upgrade, optimization and/or training/conferences
- Evaluate system upgrades to identify new functionality
Project Management
- Create work plans and provide oversight for assigned projects
- Monitor and report progress of work plans
Business Analysis
- Translate system and end user request into business solutions
Leadership/Staff Management/Financial Responsibility
- Offer mentoring for staff and leadership in a specific area of expertise
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Computer Science, Informatics or MIS, or an equivalent combination of education and related application development/support experience.
- Successful completion of the pharmacy technician certification exam within twelve months of the start of employment.
Experience Requirements:
- Experience in the development and/or support of applications used by non-technical customers to support and enhance workflow processes, preferably healthcare, typically 3-5 years of experience for an Application Developer role
- Experience contributing to an integrated information system implementation cycle though areas such as design, workflow analysis, build, training, implementation, testing, and support
- Experience working with application owners and/or vendors to define system requirements, integration requirements and understand business needs
- Demonstrated experience working with end-users to define system requirements, understand business needs and convert business requirements into functional/technical specifications for complex integrated systems build
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with basic project management
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical staff
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience supporting an EHR in an ambulatory or hospital setting
- Experience with any of the following workflows: Inpatient, ambulatory, or retail pharmacy
- Epic certification/accreditation related but not limited to the following: Willow Inpatient, Willow ambulatory, or Willow inventory
- Demonstrated ability using tools for customizing vendor application software
- Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical staff on system implementation projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience adhering to regulatory requirements with respect to system configuration
- Proven ability to write application test scripts
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Jenna Lueth at jenna-lueth@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
