Pharmacy Informatics Analyst
Job Description
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Pharmacy Informatics Analyst – Business Intelligence & Analytics operates under minimal supervision and serves as a key liaison between Pharmacy Services, Information Technology, and operational leadership. This position is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining pharmacy-related informatics and analytics systems, including formulary and inventory databases and the infusion pump library, to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective medication use.The analyst leverages clinical and operational data to deliver actionable business intelligence solutions that optimize pharmacy performance, strengthen data governance, and inform strategic decision-making across the health system. This role combines deep pharmacy workflow knowledge with advanced analytics, data visualization, and informatics principles to enhance medication management, improve clinical outcomes, and advance financial stewardship.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree or higher
- Five years of applicable experience
- Licensed registered pharmacist by the state of Arkansas, or eligible for licensure in Arkansas
- EPIC certification for supported modules when applicable, within 12 months of hire (if applicable)
- One (1) year of Information Technology or Analysis experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharm.D.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, or related field
- Additional advanced degree (MS, MBA, MHA, MPA, etc.)
- Three (3) years of Information Technology or Analysis experience and two (2) years of subject matter experience in the applicable field
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain data governance and quality processes for pharmacy-related systems and reports.
Develop and maintain medication-related databases, including the infusion pump library, formulary master list, and inventory database.
Standardize, structure, and model data to support a data-driven culture and accurate business intelligence reporting.
Maintain interoperability and integration between medication-use systems, analytics platforms, and enterprise data warehouses.
Ensure medication-related information is accurate, timely, complete, and consistent across all systems.
Collaborate with IT, clinical, and operational teams to validate data integrity and align informatics initiatives with enterprise standards.
Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, scorecards, and visualization tools that provide actionable insights into pharmacy performance, cost, and quality metrics.
Conduct descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to evaluate operational efficiency, resource utilization, and clinical outcomes.
Provide analytics that support drug budget management, formulary optimization, medication-use evaluation, and population health initiatives.
Partner with finance and operations leaders to model cost-saving and revenue-generating strategies, including 340B optimization and outpatient reimbursement opportunities.
Monitor tool performance and end-user adoption; continuously enhance usability and accessibility of analytics solutions.
Translate pharmacy practice requirements into functional specifications for informatics and analytics systems.
Implement and optimize clinical decision support tools to improve patient safety and provider efficiency.
Participate in system upgrades, configuration, testing, and change management for pharmacy applications.
Lead or contribute to informatics projects that enhance medication-use processes, automation, and documentation workflows.
Support applied research in informatics and analytics to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Continuously: Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically
Frequently: Sit, Talk, Hear
Occasionally: Stand, Walk, Bend, Crawl, Crouch, Kneel, Stoop, or Reach Overhead
Physical Environment: Inside Office Environment
Noise Level: Quiet
Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity, color discrimination, and depth perception
Hazards: none
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.