Emr Medication Analyst

Reference Number: 44303:  EMR Medication Analyst  Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)  Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!

The Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic EMR Medication Analyst to join the EMR team at Northern Health.

This role requires

• Utilise business analytic skills to review processes, EMR workflows and the development of new workflow opportunities;
• Develop an understanding of workflows and key requirements gathering, and document information in your area of responsibility. This may include clinical guidelines, legislation and reporting requirements;
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with appropriate Department Heads and EMR team at Northern Health to ensure the system configuration aligns with local requirements and strategic directions;
• Consult with stakeholders on mandatory reporting requirements and other operational reports as required;
• Assist in management of problems and address questions from end users.
• Assist with co-ordination of planning for system outages, upgrade and system updates;
   

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Good working knowledge of and experience with the Cerner EMR or equivalent EMR/Clinical systems
• A Registered pharmacist with APHRA of at least 3 years of industrial experiences, with an interest in computerised workflows, best practise, innovation, clinical documentation and healthcare informatics
• Aptitude to learn quickly and apply knowledge across different contexts
• Critical thinking, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to investigate and understand issues along with their clinical implications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and triage defects during the testing processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders within the organisation with an eye for detail
• Demonstrated experience working in a tertiary hospital environment and understanding of clinical workflows in the acute and subacute inpatient settings

Next Steps . . .

Applications close on 12 June 2024

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.