REMOTE- Application Pharmacy Coordinator Epic (Beacon)

Employment Type: Full Time

Work remote opportunity. Epic Beacon Certified preferred.

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing primary support and contact for each application. Coordinates all issues that arise during the project for assigned application areas and provides subject matter expertise and comprehensive knowledge in Trinity Health's policies, procedures, and business operations. Works directly with the customer and develops best practice workflows based on decisions from different system decision making groups and translates the information into the application build. Works hand-in-hand with other Epic Application Coordinators, Project Managers, Trainers, and respective Application Managers.

Essential Functions

Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision and Values in behaviors, practices and decisions.

Establishes priorities that align with organizational initiatives. Manages multiple projects simultaneously and adapts to frequent changes in priority. Manages teams to consensus decisions that support organizational objectives.

Consults with providers, clinicians, executives and management at all levels in order to provide support for decisions, workflows, new initiatives and other assignments.

Provides critical analysis of data to support assigned program, project and/or engagement and articulates same to colleagues, customers, business owners and all levels of management.

Provides specialized guidance for integration, architectures, system selection, strategy, electronic health and/or financial records, clinical systems implementations and clinical process transformation as needed.

Researches and contributes to recommendations into timing of introduction of new functionality. Supports upgrade design process and decision-making.

Recommends innovative application solutions to product workflow, patient safety, productivity and financial problems.

Provides leadership direction for application integration decisions with impacts across applications and clinical / business units. Assists product teams in development of design and required documentation.

Analyzes business processes and reengineers those processes to improve business and/or clinical needs.

Prepares or participates in the preparation of detailed project work plans and project status reports.

Assists and collaborates with system decision making groups in determining best practice evidence-based workflows, order sets, forms, decision support and other tools that are consistently applied throughout Trinity Health.

Utilizes performance improvement methodologies (e.g., PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and change management strategies to address gaps in performance, changing technology, regulations, standards and evidence.

Participates in interdisciplinary functional groups that make design, implementation, enhancement and outcome reporting decisions.

Models teamwork within the System Office and with RHMs. Demonstrates the ability to operate in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Assists in the handling of multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and adapts to frequent changes in priorities.

Actively pursues professional growth opportunities.

Utilizes support staff appropriately and adopts new tools to manage projects and documents.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

Position allows for work remote/work from home.

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of Pharmacy as normally obtained by a Degree in Pharmacy or an advanced degree in Pharmacy. Must be licensed to practice Pharmacy in the state of Michigan, or in a state served by Trinity Health. Must have two or more years of experience in health system pharmacy practice. Work experience is typically gained by working in specialized healthcare field or supporting a clinical information system.

Three to five years knowledge and experience supporting healthcare clinical software applications and interfaces or experience in leading performance/business process improvement activities, including analyzing clinical workflow processes utilizing PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous process improvement methodologies.

Ability to learn Epic's software and Epic Certification will be required when training is complete.

Ability to interface with multiple technical and business teams.

Familiarity with information systems, clinical software and other computer applications.

Ability to serve as primary support contact for application and to coordinate all issues that arise.

Ability to understand choices involved in application configuration and to perform in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with Epic software.

Ability to analyze business operations relative to build decisions, investigate end users' preferences when making build decisions, and working directly with system decision groups. Ability to prioritize and implement requested changes to the system and to effectively analyze functionality in new releases in order to determine utilization.

Ability to populate databases during the initial system build with assistance from Epic and to collect information regarding potential system enhancement needs.

Ability to ensure data coming across an interface into an Epic application meets the business needs. Ability to set standards for naming and numbering conventions and security classifications using the Epic Style Guide Master File Naming and Numbering Conventions.

Ability to serving as a liaison between end users, third parties, and Epic implementation staff. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely with project leadership and team members.

Strong analytical abilities and the ability to assess and match team member skills to team responsibilities and match organizational needs to the system's functionality.

Ability to motivate team members and show appreciation for the overall team efforts.

Recognized and respected in the organization.

Ability to participate in training and work with end users.

Ability to troubleshoot problems and questions from end users and provide resolution and requested information.

Ability to research, evaluate, and analyze alternatives to reach issue resolution.

Ability to manage project from organizational perspective and to never lose sight of detailed tasks.

Ability to work with report writers to ensure that the application has the necessary reports.

Ability to commit to established timetables and deadlines in order to ensure successful project outcomes.

Must be an effective consensus builder and collaborator, have excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills, and operate effectively in a highly collaborative environment.

Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health.

Physical and Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

Operates in a typical office environment. The area is well lit and temperature-controlled and free from hazards. Incumbent communicates frequently, in person and over the telephone, with people in a number of different locations on technical issues.

Manual dexterity is needed in order to operate a keyboard. Hearing is needed for extensive telephone and in person communications. Must be able to speak and communicate clearly and effectively.

The environment in which the incumbent will work requires the ability to concentrate, meet deadlines, work on several projects at the same time and adapt to interruptions.

Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities and be able to prioritize and balance the requirements of working with the System Office and Regional Health Ministries (RHMs).

Must be able to travel to various Trinity Health sites as needed. Workhours may include afterhours and weekends.

May require participation in a rotating call schedule after implementations have begun.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.