System Analyst Senior

This position serves as a senior analyst who consistently thinks strategically across systems, projects, and departments; envisions organizational goals and inspires others to obtain them; translates business problems and requirements into information requirements and systems, acting as a liaison between information systems and the remainder of the organization. This role demonstrates leadership skills across all competencies and IS core processes.

Responsibilities

• Determine testing requirements for new or modified software (systems, reports, code, views, tables, queries, macros, programs, applications, etc.).
• Design and implement test plans, including coordination of testing across systems.
• Evaluate existing systems against the strategic Informatics plan and recommend changes within the context of the plan.
• Provide user support for centralized systems.
• Determine system integration requirements and ensure correct information flow between all applications.
• Communicate with end users to understand their needs and proceed with appropriate actions, including Dictionary evaluation, design and use; custom report writing; programming; application development; project management; and preparation of requirement documents for both internal and external development efforts.
• Assist in the development of hospital training manuals for assigned modules and coordinate training programs for assigned personnel.
• Serve as the primary application support person for all assigned modules, troubleshoot problems, ensure correct information flow between applications, and coordinate projects as assigned.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with department, hospital, Compliance, HIPAA, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Work with other analysts to ensure a consistent model is applied throughout the information system.
• Coordinate resolution of operational issues between assigned applications and system support personnel.
• Monitor the operational impact of systems, user acceptance, and compliance with Informatics objectives.
• Revise and maintain documentation.
• Act as a resource for other IS staff on technical issues.
• Train IS personnel in the use of system functionality and standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for technical issues for secondary vendors with interfaces to the core applications.
• Act as a day-to-day contact person between external application consultants and hospital personnel when needed.
• Assume responsibility for implementation of applications and coordinate activities with personnel assuming functional responsibility for operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., 3 years education + 3 years’ work experience, 2 years education + 5 years’ work experience, 1 year education + 7 years’ work experience, or 0 college education + 9 years’ work experience).
• Expert knowledge of application systems and analyst tools.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Three to five years’ experience in information systems with client-server application experience.
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Meditech experience preferred.
• Professional certifications desired (e.g., MCSE, MCSD).

Working Conditions

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay

$91,000—$130,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Benefit offerings are based on employment status.