Application Analyst I - Pharmacy Systems
Universal Health Services, Inc., King Of Prussia, PA, United States
Responsibilities
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 itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune 500corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisitwww.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.
Key Responsibilities include:
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.
Qualifications
Position 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
This opportunity provides the following:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.
UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or .
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 itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune 500corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisitwww.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.
Key Responsibilities include:
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.
Qualifications
Position 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
This opportunity provides the following:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.
UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or .