Applications Analyst

This position will include responsibility for using appropriate architecture, computer tools, and programming languages in the development of streamlined pathways, data collection, document flow, and reports required to support the day-to-day operations of the hospital. The role also involves participating in the evaluation, planning, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of both departmental and hospital-driven projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the evaluation, planning, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of system upgrades, optimizations, and new system implementations, including system design, workflow design, data collection, database building, system QA testing, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates accountability by delivering projects or work products that meet expectations, ensuring customer acceptance, and adhering to project timelines.
• Ensures proper education and documentation for assigned projects, including a plan for distributing that education.
• Develops and maintains supporting documentation for project design, development, coordination, and implementation, such as minutes, diagrams, and specifications.
• Actively participates and shares ideas in team, project, and status meetings.
• Demonstrates competence in critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, technical skills, assisting other analysts, providing training, and responding to off-duty calls.
• Learns, develops, and maintains expert-level knowledge in assigned applications or technical areas and their impacts on clinical departments and resources.
• Obtains and maintains certification as needed in designated application or technical areas.
• If applicable, participates in the quality management program to improve services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, and evaluating effectiveness.
• If applicable, establishes and maintains long and short-term goals for the Quality Management Program, monitors and documents Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs), and provides guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities.
• Upholds the quality of the Patient Management Program, including development and reassessment.
• Performs the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High School Graduate (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of related experience in an applied area (preferred).
• 1 or more years of experience working with Epic or other comparable healthcare informatics computer systems (preferred).
• Appropriate Epic application certification or willingness to obtain within 5 months of hire (required).

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Windows and word processing experience.
• Familiarity with personal computers, their hardware requirements, and various applications.

Schedule

Full time