Application Spec/Sr/Call Back - Epic Willow

Job Req ID: 704821

Position Number: 00111042

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Shift Details: M-F, 1st Shift

Standard Hours: 40.00

Department Name: IAS Med Services

Location: Corporate Operations

Location Details:  801 S McDowell St.

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Job Summary

The Application Specialist will serve as the primary contact in the development and functionality rollout, coordination, and support of the Epic Willow pharmacy application at current and future facilities.  They provide consultation and coordinate design/build/testing/go-live activities for the Inpatient EMR.  The Application Specialist must have an in-depth understanding of workflows, policies and procedures, patient care/clinical business objectives, regulatory requirements and industry best practices for patient care.



Essential Functions

•             Acting as the primary contact for the EpicCare Willow Inpatient Pharmacy module for all phases of the system development life cycle

•             Attending required training/certification programs as required by EPIC to obtain foundational system knowledge and competency

•             Serving as a liaison between end users, third parties, and Epic implementation staff to ensure the system meets the organization's business needs

•             Performing in-depth analysis and documentation of current state/future state workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical requirements associated with Epic software

•             Understanding the choices involved in application configuration

•             Investigate end users' preference while making build decisions and analyzing business operations as they relate to build decisions

•             Setting standards for naming and numbering conventions and security classifications using the Epic Style Guide for Master File Naming and Numbering Conventions

•             Populating databases during the initial system build with assistance from Epic

•             Prioritizing and implementing requested changes to the system

•             Application testing scenario development, execution, and remediation to ensure system functionality and integration with other applications/systems as appropriate

•             Ensuring that data coming across an interface into the Epic application meets the business need

•             Troubleshooting problems and questions from end users

•             Working with report writers to ensure that the application has the necessary reports.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift objects that weigh up to 35 lbs. This position is subject to high-level visibility through verbal and written communications with senior hospital management, associated project deadlines, personnel evaluation, and counseling. Must be available for on-call support on a regular basis. Due to project requirements, overtime will be required, as needed.



Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Formal training in Information systems, desktop applications, databases, software development packages and programming languages preferred.

At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

Posting Notes: Not Applicable

Atrium Health is an EOE/AA Employer