Application Analyst I - Pharmacy Systems

UHS•King of Prussia, PA

About The Position

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Application Analyst I-Pharmacy. The Application Analyst I-Pharmacy working as a member of the Pharmacy IS application team, the application analyst I will support the implementation of UHS Pharmacy and Pharmacy Related applications in a Multi-Entity, 25 plus Acute Care Hospital environment. In order to assist with data integration activities across systems and application, the analyst will focus on learning and understanding the People, Process, and Technology used within the acute and ambulatory service locations. The analyst will monitor the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Cerner. The analyst will implement modifications to existing systems or applications that will effectively accomplish desired objectives. In addition, the analyst will provide assistance in conversion activities including end user support, application troubleshooting and configuration. The analyst will be expected to meet deadlines and ensure continued progress toward assignment completion while sharing their experiences with other members of the team.

Requirements

One or more years of progressively more responsible Information Systems experience with Pharmacy Systems, preferably Cerner.
Basic knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices.
Basic knowledge of Pharmacy and related computer systems such as Med Distribution and Order Management Systems (i.e. Pyxis), analysis and programming techniques and procedures, including: consulting with users to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, coding, debugging, or modification of computer systems or programs based on and related to user design specifications.
Basic knowledge of IS standards and quality methods and metrics.
Positive energy to the position
Excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to adapt to a fast pace healthcare environment
Analytical problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Results oriented
Focus on accountability
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Maintain professional attitude and performance
Travel Requirements: 5-25% based on projects

Responsibilities

Associate's degree plus 1-3 years of experience required.
Cerner Millennium certifications: Millennium Fundamentals, PharmNet, PowerChart
Understand and develop build experience including, but not limited to the following: Pharmacy Formulary: Stacking, Flexing, Virtual View, IV Sets, Compounds
Batch Reports: Downtime MAR, Stop Order Reports
Fill Batches: Creating and resetting fill batches
Med Stations: How to set up med stations and advance dispense routing
Front end application experience
Learns and adheres to UHS FIPS Change Control and Integration process
Learns and adheres to UHS Service Level Policies
Researches and resolves Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades
Provides on-call support as scheduled
Participates in bi-weekly EDT Meetings and Rx/CPOE meetings
Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community
Regularly meets with supervisor and team to develop/modify system specifications
Supports the implementations of applications and prepares the appropriate documentation and education materials
Performs or assists in system and unit testing
Performs Q/A on application functionality
Researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets
Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management
Maintains Service Excellence principles
Prepares and submits status reports to supervisor as required
Becomes familiar with UHS Policies and Procedures
Participates with status report updates to Project Management
Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems
Performs other tasks as required by management
Learns new applications and business operations
Keeps up-to-date on relevant Pharmacy System Version Changes, Bug-Fix, and release notes
Actively participates in increasing education of the Pharmacy System functionality and looks for ways to optimize the system through Webinars, User Group meetings, List Serve, and vendor classes, etc.