EHR Medication Management Build Team Member

EHR Medication Management Build Team Member
Location: Swift Square One

Job type: Specified Purpose

Overview of role
The Medication Management Build Team Member will play a pivotal role in supporting the Cúram Electronic Health Record (EHR) system across UPMC Ireland. Reporting to the Medication Management Workstream Lead, this role focuses on assisting with the configuration, testing, and validation of Medication Management-related applications, including the Medication Management module and supporting capabilities, with a primary focus on medication management services. The Medication Management Build Team Member will contribute to aligning system functionality with medication management staff under the guidance of the Medication Management Workstream Lead. This role provides operational and technical support for the Medication Management workstream, collaborating with clinical and technical teams to ensure a smooth and effective transformation of medication management functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinical professional with an interest in health IT systems to contribute to a significant digital transformation project.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
General Accountabilities
The Medication Management Build Team Member will support the Medication Management Workstream Lead in delivering the Medication Management workstream for the Cúram EHR implementation within UPMC Ireland. The role involves assisting in executing tasks within the project scope and governance, including stakeholder coordination and milestone tracking. The member will collaborate with the Medication Management Workstream Lead and other workstream members to ensure alignment with medication management operations and programme goals. Additionally, the role includes contributing to the documentation of workflows, system configurations, and testing of different outcomes (e.g., interoperability, data migration, reporting, end-user devices) to support a seamless end-user experience.

System Design & Workflow Support

Assist in the design and validation of medication management workflows within MEDITECH Expanse and associated applications, working closely with analysts and operational leaders.

Review and provide feedback on system functionality related to medication management processes.

Support the integration of medication management workflows with financial processes to ensure clinical/financial integrity and compliance with quality requirements.

Collaborate with clinical and technical teams to maintain end-to-end clinical integrity across modules.

Implementation Support, Data Validation & Testing

Assist in Medication Management system configuration, data migration validation, and integration with existing or planned enterprise platforms.

Participate in testing activities for Medication Management modules, including integrated testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), under the guidance of the Medication Management Workstream Lead.

Help identify and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with IT, finance, and clinical teams.

Support the integration of Medication Management-facing modules with other clinical systems (e.g., Physician Care Manager, Order management, laboratory, pharmacy) to ensure seamless care delivery and documentation.

Assist in validating statutory, management, and operational reporting requirements for Medication Management functions.

Support change management efforts by addressing workflow impacts, practice changes, and documentation requirements for Medication Management staff.

Contribute to go-live readiness and stabilization efforts, including supporting real-time issue resolution and workflow adjustments.

Contribute to standards development processes and engage with Medication Management SMEs during design and optimization discussions.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards (e.g., HIQA) as directed.

Team Collaboration & Support

Assist in coordinating cross-functional provider systems implementation activities across consultants, advanced nurse practitioners, resident medical staff, and others.

Participate in workgroup meetings, documenting decisions, risks, and issues as directed.

Act as a secondary liaison between Medication Management services and the Cúram implementation team, escalating issues to the Medication Management Workstream Lead as needed.

Assist in the development and delivery of training materials for Medication Management staff and other relevant end-users.

Provide hands-on support during go-live and stabilization phases, helping to ensure continuity of Medication Management operations.

Support the training team in delivering education on Medication Management workflows within MEDITECH Expanse and associated applications.

Contribute to the handover process by supporting training delivery to the future EHR BAU team members.

Documentation & Governance

Maintain accurate project documentation, including current state/future state maps, risk/issue logs, and change logs, as assigned by the Medication Management Workstream Lead.

Assist in preparing materials for governance processes, such as the Clinical Design Forum and senior management meetings.

Support the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) for Medication Management readiness, adoption, and post-go-live performance.

Contribute to documenting lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements related to clinical safety and digital health as directed.

Qualifications & Experience
Required

Minimum 3 years of hospital medicines management experience, including direct involvement in medication-use processes – as a pharmacist, pharmacy technician or similar roles (e.g., nurse).

Familiarity with medication management workflows, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary care models.

Good project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.

Good analytical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across clinical and operational teams.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or pharmacy technician qualifications.

Minimum 2 years of experience supporting or leading system implementations (preferably MEDITECH or similar ERP/EHR platforms).

Experience as a user of MEDITECH Expanse medication management modules or equivalent capabilities with other major EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Oracle Health).

Experience implementing MEDITECH medication management capability or equivalent capabilities with other major EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Oracle Health).

Knowledge of clinical decision support, change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR), and regulatory requirements (e.g., documentation standards, medication safety protocols).

Training in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean) or project management.

Good knowledge of pharmaceutical care and medication management models of service delivery.

Good knowledge of Pharmacy law and professional and regulatory standards.

Good knowledge of healthcare finance models, and compliance standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation
Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company-funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition
Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance
Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities
Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world‑class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high‑quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

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