The Pharmacist Analyst plays a critical role in the design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing optimization of a pharmacy dispensing system. This role combines clinical pharmacy expertise with systems analysis and software development lifecycle (SDLC) participation to ensure that dispensing technology is safe, compliant, efficient, and aligned with real-world pharmacy workflows.

The Pharmacist Analyst serves as the clinical subject matter expert (SME) throughout the development cycle—translating pharmacy practice requirements into functional system designs, validating system behavior, supporting releases, and ensuring regulatory and patient safety standards are met. plan

This role also encompasses full lifecycle management of First Databank (FDB) content updates and master data configuration within the Pharmacy Management System, combining business analysis with clinical QA responsibilities to ensure safe, accurate, and compliant medication processing.

Who We Are

VytlOne is the nation’s only independent, fully integrated total pharmacy solutions partner. We lead with integrity, offering mission-driven hospitals, health systems, health centers, and employer partners a smarter way to unlock revenue, growth, and better outcomes. Our innovative model combines customized pharmacy management, 340B program expertise, specialty pharmacy, and PBA/PBM solutions—delivering excellence through tailored strategies and collaborative partnerships. At VytlOne, we’re not just transforming pharmacy—we’re making a purposeful impact on the communities we serve.

Why Choose a Career at VytlOne?

At VytlOne, our purpose is at the heart of everything we do. People join us not just for a job, but to be part of something bigger—where their work truly matters. We foster a culture of authenticity, where you’re encouraged to be yourself and a place to grow, collaborate and make an real difference. With over 1,600 passionate professionals across nearly every U.S. state, we operate as One Team, united by a bold mission and a spirit of innovation. Here, you’ll find a place where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your career can thrive.

Position Location

This is a remote-based position within the Continental US.

SDLC & Product Development

• Participate actively in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-release support.
• Translate pharmacy workflows, regulatory requirements, and clinical rules into functional and non-functional system requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, QA, UX, and operations teams to ensure accurate implementation of pharmacy functionality.
• Review and contribute to system design documentation, user stories, acceptance criteria, and release notes.

FDB Content Update Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of FDB content updates including import, configuration, build, validation, and release.
• Review and interpret FDB release notes to identify impacts to clinical rules, drug files, workflows, and pricing.
• Build and test weekly FDB image files, weekly drug files, and monthly full update files.
• Publish the weekly clinical spreadsheet to FTP and communicate updates to customers including any vital DUR-related clinical changes that require urgent distribution.

Clinical & Workflow Expertise

• Serve as the pharmacy SME for dispensing system functionality, including prescription processing and verification, clinical screening and alerts, labeling and packaging, inventory management and controlled substances, and interfaces with EHRs, eRx, automation, and third-party systems.
• Validate that system workflows align with safe medication-use practices and real-world pharmacy operations.
• Validate medication records, NDC mapping, strengths, routes, package sizes, and drug classes.
• Configure and maintain PMS master data such as drug files, workflow rules, alerts, and dispensing logic.

Testing, Validation & Quality Assurance

• Lead or support user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and workflow validation for new features and enhancements.
• Develop test cases and scenarios based on clinical risk, regulatory requirements, and operational use cases.
• Identify, document, and prioritize defects and workflow issues; collaborate with development teams to resolve them.
• Support system validation and documentation required for regulatory compliance (e.g., state boards of pharmacy, DEA, CMS).
• Develop reusable clinical test scenarios and test plans; execute both manual and automated testing for PMS functionality.
• Record defects, track resolutions, validate fixes, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes and regression coverage.

Regulatory, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure dispensing system functionality complies with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., USP, DEA, state pharmacy laws).
• Evaluate the impact of regulatory or policy changes on system requirements and workflows.
• Support audit readiness and responses related to pharmacy technology and dispensing processes.

Implementation & Ongoing Optimization

• Support system implementations, upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Provide go-live support and post-implementation issue resolution.
• Analyze user feedback, incident reports, and system metrics to recommend enhancements and continuous improvements.
• Act as a liaison between end-user pharmacists and technical teams to drive adoption and usability.
• Coordinate change management, documentation, and production readiness across update cycles.

Education:

• RPh or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing (or ability to obtain).

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in pharmacy practice, pharmacy informatics, or health technology.
• Experience working with pharmacy dispensing systems or pharmacy technology platforms.
• Hands-on experience managing FDB or similar drug database updates, including build, test, and release processes.
• Experience with testing, validation, and defect tracking.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working directly within a software development or product team.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other SDLC methodologies.
• Experience with system testing, validation, or release management.
• Residency training (PGY1/PGY2 Informatics) or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting FDA-regulated or validated systems.
• Experience with SQL or system-level data validation.
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with medication safety and clinical decision support systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of pharmacy automation, interfaces (HL7, NCPDP), or EHR integrations.
• Strong understanding of pharmacy workflows, medication safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to document requirements, workflows, and test scenarios clearly and precisely.
• Strong communication skills with both clinical and technical stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Systems thinking and workflow analysis.
• Risk-based testing and validation.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Clear documentation and communication.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Clinical understanding of medication safety including interactions, dosing, and allergy management.
• Ability to translate operational needs into system configuration.
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis.

CORE VALUES
At VytlOne, our success is guided by our Core Values. The Pharmacist Analyst is expected to consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned with the core values:

• Authenticity
• Excellence for Partners
• Integrity
• One Team
• Purpose

WE OFFER

At VytlOne we offer a diverse and inclusive work culture that supports a flexible work model in a collaborative, innovative team-oriented environment. You’ll work with a mission-driven organization focused on improving healthcare outcomes

Enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive health benefits package, and a supportive team environment including:

• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing resources
• Nationwide Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO with employee-friendly plan design, including a $850 individual annual medical deductible and $25 office visit copays, with low biweekly premiums
• Company-paid basic life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Rx, dental, vision, other voluntary benefits, and FSA
• Employer-matched 401k Plan
• Industry-leading PTO plan
• And more!

Join us and help build the future of pharmacy care – better outcomes, stronger margins, and healthier communities.

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VytlOne (formerly Maxor) is an EOE, including disability/vets