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How much do cerner pharmacy informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for cerner pharmacy informatics in the United States is $156,236.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,500.00 and $172,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Cerner Pharmacy Informatics?

Cerner Pharmacy Informatics refers to the specialized field within health informatics that focuses on the use and management of Cerner's pharmacy information systems. Professionals in this area help design, implement, and optimize Cerner solutions to improve medication safety, streamline pharmacy workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance. They work closely with pharmacists, clinicians, and IT staff to integrate pharmacy operations into the broader electronic health record (EHR) system, support medication order entry, and enable clinical decision support. Their work ultimately enhances patient care by ensuring accurate and efficient medication management.

What are some typical challenges faced by Cerner Pharmacy Informatics specialists when implementing new clinical workflows?

Cerner Pharmacy Informatics specialists often encounter challenges such as aligning new workflows with existing hospital processes, ensuring data integrity during system updates, and facilitating effective communication between pharmacy staff and IT teams. Balancing the customization needs requested by pharmacists with standardized protocols can also be complex. Addressing user adoption issues through thorough training and ongoing support is essential to ensure a smooth transition and to maximize the benefits of the Cerner platform.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cerner Pharmacy Informatics specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cerner Pharmacy Informatics specialist, you generally need a background in pharmacy or health informatics, along with experience in medication management and clinical workflows. Expertise in the Cerner EHR platform, pharmacy information systems, and certifications like CPHIMS or Epic/Cerner credentials are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication with clinical and IT teams help bridge the gap between technology and patient care. These skills are crucial for optimizing medication safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting efficient clinical operations.

What is the difference between Cerner Pharmacy Informatics vs Cerner Clinical Analyst?

AspectCerner Pharmacy InformaticsCerner Clinical Analyst
CredentialsPharmacy degree, certification in informatics or ITHealthcare or IT degree, certification in clinical systems
Work EnvironmentHospitals, pharmacies, healthcare IT departmentsHospitals, clinics, healthcare IT teams
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, pharmacy systems vendorsHealthcare organizations, IT service providers
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on pharmacy-specific informatics rolesBroader clinical systems analysis roles

While both roles involve healthcare IT, Cerner Pharmacy Informatics specializes in pharmacy systems and medication management, requiring pharmacy credentials. Cerner Clinical Analyst has a broader focus on clinical systems across various departments, often with a more general healthcare IT background. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Cerner Pharmacy Informatics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 76% In-person, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,236 per year, or $75.1 per hour.
National Program Manager - Enterprise Drug File Adoption

National Program Manager - Enterprise Drug File Adoption

Aptive

On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


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Job Summary

Aptive is seeking an experienced National Program Manager (NPM) - Enterprise Drug File Adoption Pharmacist to support VA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Clinical Informatics efforts. This role provides program leadership for Enterprise Drug File Adoption, including preparation, transition, and sustainment of the Cerner drug file and  oversight of prescription migration support for VA sites.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Serve as lead program manager for Enterprise Drug File Adoption, with oversight of drug file content, training, education, and adoption activities across VA sites
  • Lead preparation, transition, and sustainment of the Cerner drug file, including oversight of the drug file component of VA site prescription migration
  • Act as primary liaison with VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) on VistA and Cerner, helping sites identify and resolve drug file discrepancies prior to and following Go-Live
  • Develop, maintain, and evolve Enterprise Drug File policies, educational resources, and business practices in alignment with PBM and VHA leadership direction
  • Synthesize and analyze data from enterprise and facility drug files to prepare specification requirements for pharmacy applications
  • Collaborate with VA OI&T, VistA Pharmacy Workgroups, DOD, Indian Health Service, and other stakeholders to address issues and drive standardization
  • Represent PBM in analysis and guidance of pharmacy software development and implementation for Process Re-Engineering (PRE) and EHRM projects
  • Maintain PBM master databases to ensure clinical and technical accuracy across Pharmacy Data Management, Inpatient Medications, Outpatient Pharmacy, BCMA, Adverse Reaction Tracking, and other associated files
  • Survey user needs, develop software requirement specifications, and support phased implementation, testing, and training programs
  • Review proposed regulations and procedural changes and make recommendations to PBM-CI leadership on needed policy and system updates
  • Provide technical training to VHA Pharmacy Informatics Specialists on Enterprise Drug File Adoption
  • Communicate clearly and effectively on complex technical issues, both orally and in writing, with diverse internal and external audiences
Minimum Qualifications
  • Pharmacy degree (BS Pharmacy and/or PharmD) from an accredited program and active, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state/territory/DC.
  • Demonstrated experience leading clinical informatics and pharmacy systems initiatives (EHR, drug file content, migration readiness, training).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex 
  • functional issues into clear requirements and recommendations.
  • Ability to work remotely/telework (remote eligible).
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting VA EHRM or other federal EHR modernization efforts
  • Familiarity with VA drug file management and prescription migration processes
  • Prior experience in a national or enterprise-level program management role within VHA or a federal health agency
  • Experience collaborating across VA, DOD, and/or IHS pharmacy programs
  • Technical experience in software design or development
About Aptive

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation.

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day.

Founded: 2012Employees: 300+ nationwide

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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