Technical Business Analyst- Pharmacy Applications and Integrations (LTC Pharmacy)

Must Haves: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst, focusing on pharmacy applications in the LTC pharmacy industry.

Preferred: Familiarity with specific EMAR systems and pharmacy applications commonly used in LTC settings, such as FrameworkLTC, DocuTrack, and PointClickCare.
Knowledge of HL7 and SCRIPT standards.

Job Description:
We seek an experienced and motivated technical business analyst who focuses on pharmacy applications within the long-term care (LTC) pharmacy industry. In this role, you will use your technical skills to help analyze, implement, and optimize pharmacy applications to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of LTC pharmacy workflows and a strong understanding of EMAR and other integrated pharmacy application systems. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and business acumen to drive the successful implementation and optimization of our pharmacy-related applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pharmacy System Application Integrations and Optimization: Lead the implementation and optimization of integrated systems across LTC pharmacy operations. Ensure that systems are configured to meet the specific needs of long-term care facilities, enhancing patient care and compliance.
• Data Analysis: Use SQL to extract and manipulate data for analysis and reporting tasks, with a focus on pharmacy-related datasets; familiarity with pharmacy terminology and data structures is preferred.
• Pharmacy Application Management: Analyze, implement, and support pharmacy applications used in LTC settings. Work closely with stakeholders to identify system requirements, develop solutions, and ensure seamless integration with existing workflows.
• Workflow Analysis and Improvement: Conduct detailed analyses of current pharmacy workflows to identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement new workflows that optimize efficiency, reduce errors, and improve patient outcomes.
• System Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test plans to ensure that EMAR and pharmacy applications meet functional requirements and are free of defects. Collaborate with the QA team to identify and resolve issues before deployment.
• Vendor Management: Work closely with EMAR and pharmacy application vendors to manage system upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting. Ensure that all vendor deliverables meet the organization's quality and performance standards.
• Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing support to end-users, ensuring that they are fully equipped to use EMAR systems, other type of pharmacy integrated software, and pharmacy applications effectively. Develop user guides and training materials as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst, focusing on pharmacy applications in the LTC pharmacy industry.
• In-depth knowledge of LTC pharmacy workflows, industry standards, and pharmacy-integrated software.
• Strong proficiency in data integration and data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to create clear and comprehensive business requirements, functional specifications, and user guides.
• Experience in system testing, quality assurance, and user training.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with specific EMAR systems and pharmacy applications commonly used in LTC settings, such as FrameworkLTC, DocuTrack, and PointClickCare.
• Knowledge of HL7 and SCRIPT standards.
• Understand healthcare regulations and compliance requirements related to LTC pharmacies.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience in data integration and interoperability between pharmacy systems and other healthcare applications.