Information System Manager - Pharmacy

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.

Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities.

Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve.

By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives.

Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

SUMMARY

Under general direction, oversees and provides strategic input the smooth and efficient operation for the Pharmacy Information System function (e.

g., configuration, applications systems analysis, model system design). Ensures that pharmacy systems support operations in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Manages and effects functional IT systems initiatives that affect a multi-site pharmacy program. Able to positively influence enterprise-wide stakeholders and provides at both strategic and a practical hands-on level input.

In concert with Clinical Pharmacy, the vendor, Finance and IT, will track initiatives, performance metrics, and budgets, and communicate status and recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of systems, the oversight of the Pharmacy Systems Assistant, and compliance related to systems operations.

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduate of accredited school of Pharmacy with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy and must be currently licensed in Massachusetts as a registered pharmacist .
• Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Hospital Administration or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-5 years with pharmacy systems management, development and delivery with progressively more responsible leadership and management experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of Enterprise RX application and Infrastructure management.
• Extensive understanding of Point of Sales Systems.
• Understanding of EMRs.
• Understanding of Health Information transactional data standards and standards setting organizations.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Board of Pharmacy and DPH Regulations.
• Experience running transformational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and promote effective, influential business relationships with non-technical stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital / domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and / or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

Benefits Include :

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid professional development
• Generous health and welfare benefit package
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