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Pharmacist, Information Tech

CompanyUPMC
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 3, 2026
About The Company
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
About the Role

UPMC Corporate is seeking a Pharmacist Information Specialist to join our team. This hybrid role combines onsite work at our South Side location with regional travel to UPMC hospitals to support project needs. The position is scheduled for Monday through Friday daylight hours and also includes participation in a rotating on-call schedule, which may involve evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role serves as a subject matter expert for pharmacy automation technologies and medication-use systems across the organization. This role supports the design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of automated pharmacy workflows in collaboration with pharmacy operations, IT, and external vendors.

Responsibilities:

  • Assure quality of information through testing 
  • Design and document system functional requirements for use in such deliverables as Request for Proposals, customization, scope documents.  
  • Evaluate and document Pharmacy/UPMC needs both operation and financial which includes current process analysis and proposals for revisions to optimize business. 
  • Provide onboarding troubleshooting, support, and maintenance of production applications which includes 24/7 on call coverage.
  • Review and maintain formularies as required. 
  • Work with outside department and vendors to evaluate, develop, and implement solutions. 

 

 



  • B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) required.  
  • Three (3) years of hospital pharmacy experience.  Previous experience with pharmacy informatics procedures and pharmacy information systems/applications is preferred.
  • Ability to effectively communicate.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 

  • Pharmacist
  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Key Skills
Pharmacy AutomationMedication-Use SystemsProject SupportQuality AssuranceSystem Functional RequirementsProcess AnalysisTroubleshootingApplication MaintenanceFormulary ManagementVendor CollaborationCommunicationPharmacy InformaticsPharmacy Information Systems
Categories
HealthcareTechnology
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role serves as a subject matter expert for pharmacy automation technologies and medication-use systems, supporting design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of automated pharmacy workflows. Responsibilities include assuring quality of information, evaluating pharmacy needs, and collaborating with vendors.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
40901
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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