IT Pharmacist Business Analyst

About Optum Insight and UnitedHealth Group

Optum Insight is dedicated to enhancing health data and information flow to forge a more interconnected healthcare system. We strive to eliminate friction and align care providers, payers, and consumers, leveraging deep industry expertise and innovative technology. Our mission is to empower organizations to reduce costs, improve risk management, enhance quality, and drive revenue growth. Join UnitedHealth Group to make a significant impact and help improve lives.

The Role: IT Pharmacist Business Analyst

This IT Pharmacist Business Analyst position is responsible for the crucial task of building and maintaining Epic Medication (eRx) Records. You will collaborate closely with operational partners to implement requested changes and identify opportunities for workflow and application maintenance improvements. This role involves representing the Epic Willow team in various projects and fostering cross-application team collaboration. You will lead Willow-driven projects and work alongside operational subject matter experts and other application team members. Adherence to Change Management protocols, including build standards, testing, quality assurance practices, and technical documentation requirements, is essential. This role also includes providing non-prime call support.

Work Arrangement

While this role is generally remote, please note that for all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain eRx/medication records within the Epic system.
• Perform timely updates to medication data in response to evolving clinical practices.
• Collaborate effectively with operational pharmacy partners and various IT teams to support Epic applications related to pharmacy.
• Provide support for additional pharmacy applications, such as Omnicell, when necessary.
• Operate as an individual contributor within the dedicated pharmacy solutions team.
• Participate in non-prime call support as required.

Career Growth and Rewards

You will be recognized and rewarded for your performance in an environment that fosters growth, provides clear direction for success in your role, and offers development opportunities for future career interests within UnitedHealth Group.

Required Qualifications

• Active, licensed pharmacist status.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or Proficiency in Epic Willow Inpatient and/or Willow Ambulatory. New hires without this will be expected to complete certification/proficiency shortly after their start date.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using and/or maintaining Epic Willow applications.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is determined by several factors, including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to your competitive salary, UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase options, and 401k contributions. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. The salary for this role typically ranges from $91,700 to $163,700 annually for full-time employment. We ensure compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws.

Key skills/competency

• Epic Willow
• eRx Configuration
• Medication Records
• Pharmacist License
• IT Collaboration
• Change Management
• Application Support
• Quality Assurance
• Clinical Practices
• Omnicell