Clinical & Pharmacy Systems Architect

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Hybrid

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Inpatient Clinical IT Services

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $50.68 - $85.14 per hour
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Summary:

Join Rush University Medical Center as a Clinical Systems Architect and help shape the technology that powers patient care across a leading academic health system. In this role, you will design and architect integrated solutions that support critical clinical and pharmacy systems, ensuring seamless connectivity between third-party applications and the enterprise Electronic Medical Record, including Epic. Your work will directly support clinicians, pharmacists, and operational teams by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable systems that enhance patient care and streamline clinical workflows.

As a technical leader, you will guide the architecture, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise clinical and pharmacy applications. You’ll partner with clinical stakeholders, pharmacy teams, IT colleagues, and vendors to implement and optimize complex systems, lead integrations using technologies such as HL7 and interface engines, and ensure solutions align with organizational strategy, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare IT professional who enjoys solving complex integration challenges and designing enterprise-level solutions that support both clinical and medication management workflows. If you’re passionate about leveraging technology to improve care delivery and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge healthcare technology.

Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Architecture

• Design and maintain end-to-end application solutions integrating third-party systems with Epic EMR and other related systems
• Define system architecture, data flow, and integration standards to support clinical and operational workflows
• Evaluate application solutions for scalability, reliability, security, and long-term sustainability

Application Integration & Support

• Lead integration efforts utilizing HL7, Epic Bridges, and interface engines
• Oversee implementation, upgrade, and optimization initiatives for enterprise applications
• Serve as escalation point for complex or systemic issues and assist with resolution
• Ensure systems meet organizational security, compliance, and availability requirements

Technical Leadership & Project Oversight

• Serve as application or technical lead for cross-functional projects
• Coordinate with vendors, security teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver solutions on time and within scope
• Provide direction and guidance to analysts and technical team members
• Participate in governance, project review, and change management processes

Operational Excellence

• Navigate ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for project tracking
• Support system maintenance, patching, and vendor-managed upgrades
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, workflows, and process standards
• Perform data analysis and reporting using scripting, SQL, and productivity tools as needed

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain transparent communication with business and clinical stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture and solution designs
• Promote collaboration and continuous improvement across digital and Information Services and operational teams

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare clinical information systems, application integration, or solution architecture
• Experience with system to system connections, HL7 interfaces, and interface engines (e.g., Cloverleaf/Ensemble)
• Demonstrated experience leading application implementations and integrations
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• 7 + years of experience in healthcare clinical information systems, application integration, or solution architecture
• Epic Certification in Major Epic Application (Willow, Orders, ClinDoc, Ambulatory)
• Any of Epic Bridges, Cogito, Clarity, Caboodle certified or proficient
• Experience with enterprise clinical and ancillary systems, including but not limited to:
• • Pyxis (BD), Omnicell
  • Integrated Infusion Pumps (Alaris, CADD solis)
  • CAPS, CPR+, HoverCam, CareTend (WellSky), AnywhereRN, Protenus
  • Robotics, printers, scanners and other clinical peripherals
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms
• Scripting or automation experience (VBS, command line)
• SQL and data analysis experience
• Prior experience in healthcare security, regulatory compliance, or system migrations
• Limited experience in health system related patient care role (pharmacy technician, imaging technician, medical assistant or any others not otherwise stated)

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.