Epic Analyst - Willow (Information Technologist 3) - Part Time

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. The ideal candidate, at minimum, must meet one of the following options.

Alternative 1:

Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems

And

12 combined work experience in multiple areas of assigned responsibility (e.g., infrastructure, database administration, software development, business process analysis) as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Alternative 2:

36 mos. combined work experience in multiple areas of assigned responsibility (e.g., infrastructure, database administration, software development, business process analysis) including 12 mos. combined work experience as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Alternative 3\:

equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Additional Preferred qualifications:

EPIC Willow Certification

Licensed Pharmacist (RPh or PharmD), Pharmacy Technician

Experience with pharmacy automation systems and inventory management tools

Job Skills: Information Technology

Technical Skills: Information Technology, Customer Service

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Customer Focus

Required Educational Transcripts:

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at or .

Epic Analyst - Willow (Part-time)

Information Technologist 3

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values:

Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)

Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)

Value Driven

Innovative (Yes Before No)

Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

About Us:

OhioMHAS Information Services is the technology arm of the third largest cabinet level agency in the state of Ohio. We develop and support technology for several critical business solutions used by the agency as well as by county and local behavioral health care providers across the state.

What you’ll do at OhioMHAS:

The Epic Analyst – Willow is responsible for the implementation, support, and optimization of the Willow pharmacy module, which supports safe and efficient medication management across the behavioral health hospitals. This role serves as a critical liaison between pharmacy operations clinical teams, and IT ensuring the Epic Willow configurations align with pharmacy workflows, regulatory standards, and agency goals. The analyst plays a key role in enhancing patient safety, pharmacy efficiency, and interoperability within the broader electronic health record system.

Build, configure, test and maintain the Epic Willow application to support pharmacy workflows.

Collaborate with pharmacists, clinicians, supply chains, and IT staff to assess needs and translate business requirements into functional system designs.

Ensure medication orders, inventory management, dispensing, and administration workflows are accurately reflected in Epic.

Support the integration of Willow with related modules and third-party system (e.g., automated dispensing cabinets, pharmacy robots, medication databases).

Assist in Epic upgrades, change management processes, and testing cycles to ensure pharmacy systems remain current and compliant.

Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide timely resolution to application related problems.

This is a part-time hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 33 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within our Central Office at 30 E Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

At OhioMHAS, our IT staff is motivated by the agency’s mission, and we are accepting applications for an Epic Analyst - Willow [Information Technologist 3] within the Office of Information Technology, headquartered at the James Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, 33rd floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.