Lead Clinical Systems Analyst for Pharmacy

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Lead Clinical Systems Analyst for Pharmacy

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health 4 (UH4)

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

IT Applications

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Pharmacy Clinical System Analyst to play a pivotal role in advancing our clinical systems and digital health initiatives. In this role, you'll serve as a key partner between clinical operations and IT-driving innovation, optimizing workflows, and leading high-impact system initiatives that directly improve patient care and safety.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned analyst to step into a leadership-focused role, guiding complex projects, mentoring team members, and shaping the future of clinical technology across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to evaluate, design, and enhance clinical systems and workflows

• Partner with clinicians, operational leaders, and IT to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation

• Configure, maintain, and optimize clinical applications, including EHR and decision support tools

• Translate clinical and business needs into technical requirements and system solutions

• Drive system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements from planning through go-live and beyond

• Oversee testing strategies, user training, and adoption efforts to ensure successful deployments

• Troubleshoot complex system issues, conduct root cause analysis, and coordinate resolutions

• Support data integrity, reporting, and analytics to meet clinical, operational, and regulatory needs

• Ensure systems meet compliance standards, including privacy and security requirements

• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior analysts and team members

• Lead communication of system updates, impacts, and best practices across stakeholders

• Contribute to change management, incident response, and downtime preparedness

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of experience supporting and optimizing clinical systems in a healthcare setting

• Hands-on experience with enterprise Oracle EHR platforms

• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operations

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives independently

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management methodologies or IT service management frameworks

Why This Role Matters

• Influence the design and performance of systems that clinicians rely on every day

• Lead meaningful initiatives that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency

• Work at the forefront of healthcare technology and innovation

• Mentor and shape the next generation of clinical system analysts