Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were over $11 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhsinc.com.

The Corporate IS Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Application Analyst II-Pharmacy

The Application Analyst II-Pharmacy will work as a member of the Pharmacy IS application team, s upports the implementation of UHS Pharmacy and Pharmacy related applications to ensure high availability and performance in a 25 plus Acute Care Hospital environment. Focuses on learning and understanding the People, Process, and Technology used within the acute and ambulatory service locations to assist with data integration activities across systems and applications. Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Cerner. Implements modifications to existing systems or applications that will effectively accomplish desired objectives. Provides assistance in conversion activities including technical and end user support, application troubleshooting and configuration. Meets deadlines and ensures continued progress toward assignment completion while sharing their experiences with other members of the team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates understanding and develops build experience including, but not limited to the following:

• Pharmacy Formulary: Stacking, Flexing, Virtual View, IV Sets, Compounds

• Batch Reports: Downtime MAR, Stop Order Reports

• Fill Batches: Creating and resetting fill batches

• Med Stations: How to set up med stations and advance dispense routing.

• Demonstrates front end application experience.

• Adheres to UHS FIPS Change Control and Integration process.

• Adheres to UHS Service Level Policies.

• Researches and resolves Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades.

• Provides on-call support as scheduled.

• Participates in bi-weekly EDT Meetings and Rx/CPOE meetings.

• Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.

  Qualifications

  Position Requirements:

• Three to Five years of progressively more responsible Information Systems experience with Pharmacy Systems, preferably Cerner.

• 2 years of completed college coursework towards a Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Working knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices.

• Basic knowledge of Pharmacy and related computer systems such as Med Distribution and Order Management Systems (ie. Pyxis and Pyxis Connect), analysis and programming techniques and procedures, including: consulting with users to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, coding, debugging, or modification of computer systems or programs based on and related to user design specifications.

• Basic knowledge of IS standards and quality methods and metrics.

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Ability to adapt to a fast pace healthcare environment

• Analytical problem solving skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

  Preferred Certifications: Cerner Millennium certifications: Millennium Fundamentals, PharmNet, PowerChart

  Travel Requirements: 5 – 25% domestic US travel (depending on projects and Go Lives).

  This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

• 401k plan with company match

• Generous Paid Time Off

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