Under general supervision, partners with pharmacy leadership and Epic teams supporting the analysis, design, implementation, education, and support of computer application systems utilized in the department and determines business requirements. Develops and oversees department technology-based solutions to improve the medication use process.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

Education & Training:

• Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited school required.
• Licensed, or eligible, to practice pharmacy in the State of Maryland required. Applicants pending Maryland licensure work under direct supervision of a licensed staff pharmacist (for a period not to exceed 6 months) until licensure is obtained.
• Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) residency in Pharmacy Informatics preferred.
• EPIC Willow Certification preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required upon hire.

Work Orientation & Experience:

• Five (5) years previous hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Two (2) years previous experience supporting pharmacy information, applications and technology in an institutional setting preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of health care management, administrative and operational principles and practices, including TJC regulations, MD DHMH Pharmacy laws pertaining to use of CPOE, automated medication dispensing machines and related devices.
• Knowledge of personal computer operations and applications, such as spreadsheet software, desktop publishing and word processing.
• Skilled in prioritization, problem solving, organization, decision-making, time management, planning and execution of assigned projects and deliverables.
• Ability to work both independently and in a complex team environment; collaborate with external and internal professionals and other customers.
• Demonstrated ability to effect cost-effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, complete and evaluate assignments and projects of their own and others where delegation is required.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills are necessary to work with IT, Pharmacy, clinical, upper management, administrative and other personnel as internal and external customers/stakeholders of this position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.