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Pharmacy Systems Analyst |
Career OverviewA pharmacy systems analyst has the responsibility of overseeing the drug master file within the hospital pharmacy. This involves entering data, comparing information and data, and reporting and discrepancies or possible errors to the appropriate agency or regulatory body.
The position of a pharmacy systems analyst also includes maintaining the computer system and ensuring that all reporting and data collection methods follow appropriate guidelines and regulations.
The pharmacy systems analyst will also provide in-service, support and information on the new software programs that are implemented to track and monitor the use of prescription drugs through the hospital. The pharmacy systems analyst must have an ability to work with others, be effective in public speaking and working with other staff, as well as good documentation, communication and organizational skills.
Most pharmacy systems analyst work with no supervision and are required to initiate problem solving or troubleshooting solutions if any glitches or problems are found within the system. A strong background in software, computer systems and data analysis is a definite asset to a pharmacy systems analyst.
Pharmacy systems analysts usually work within the pharmacy office or with the pharmacists. They report to the systems analyst and the Manager of Pharmacy Informatics in larger hospitals, but may report to any senior management position in a smaller hospital. Most pharmacy systems analysts work a standard day shift with no weekend or overtime hours.
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Career RequirementsA Bachelor of Science or Arts in a related field is required as well as experience in working with pharmacy technology systems. Most positions require excellent knowledge of database programs such as MS Access, desktop publishing, Excel or other database programs, as well as word processing. Some positions will require experience in the field, usually three to five years.
The pharmacy systems analyst will be required to prepare reports and documents and keep monitoring records current and accurate.
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Job OutlookThe increasing number of patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities and the increasing monitoring of medications within the facilities have lead to an increase demand for pharmacy systems analysts. As the drug dispensing process becomes more automated through the use of barcode scanners and electronic medical records the need for experienced pharmacy systems analyst will increase.
The United States Department of Labor reports that all jobs in the pharmacy sector will continue to grow at a faster than average rate through to the years 2014. They indicate the aging population and the increase in pharmaceutical options for treatment continue to drive this upward trend.
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Career TrackThe pharmacy systems analyst may decide to go into pharmacy management or other levels of management and analysis within the hospital or care facility. In addition some pharmacy systems analysts work to become more proficient at enhancing and writing data collection programs and software and move into the development area for programming.
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CompensationAn entry level pharmacy systems analyst can expect to earn between $30,000 and $35,000 for the first few years and then the salary will increase up to $48,000 per year. Some pharmacy systems analysts that have supervisory or management positions may earn in excess of the $48,000 yearly salary but this depends largely on the size of the hospital and pharmacy.
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