Application Analyst II - Security/Environment

Job Summary:
Reporting to Inpatient Clinical or Ambulatory Manager, this individual should have the ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of computer systems and applications. He/she should be proficient in all skills required to facilitate complex application and system enhancements or replacement. This individual should have excellent customer service skills, along with highly effective written / verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Advance understanding of JHM, along with advance proficiency in creating detailed documentation, including system design documentation, procedures, processes and data flow is imperative. The ability to support multiple concurrent projects and/or application modules is necessary. Responsibilities include Analysis, design, application configuration, development, communication testing and implementation.

The Applications Analyst II works independently and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks. Days and hours worked may be variable.

Education:
Required:
Associate's Degree in education or health related field with educational courses

Professional certification(s) and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:
Baccalaureate Degree in education, information management or health related field with educational courses

Experience:
Required:
Three (3) year operational experience in a clinical or healthcare business operations setting or three (3) year in Information Technology.
General understanding of the work flows in clinical or healthcare business operations.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration:
Required:
Complete education and pass certification in assigned EPIC application module(s) within 120 days of completed education

Preferred:
EPIC certification in the module(s) being represented
Experience in EMR installations

Department Position Summary:
The employee must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive support for systems/applications to which he/she is assigned. The employee must demonstrate knowledge on health care operations and the application of information technology to aid and improve health care functions.

The employee must:
Participates in the development and design of the application(s) for which there is an in-depth knowledge required of the assigned system

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of computer systems, applications and interfaces

Demonstrates proficiency in all skills required to facilitate complex application and system enhancements or replacements

Analyzes and resolves complex system integration problems

Creates pre - and post - project benchmarking metrics

Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the JHM clinical and/ or business operations

Demonstrates advanced proficiency in creating detailed documentation, including system design documentation, procedures, process and data flows, RFP's, project plans, and recommendations for system enhancements and replacements

Demonstrates attention to detail in data gathering, specifications development and documentation and recording

Communicates effectively with users, colleagues, and developers

Provides estimates for moderate to complex work efforts

Supports multiple concurrent projects and/or application modules, educates and coaches other team members and manages user expectations

Manages tasks, resources, and project plans for team assignments
May require specialized knowledge in a specific application / module / computer system

Completes current process analysis and data flow mapping using standard tools to effectively document and communicate findings

Ability to incorporate policies, procedures and specific clinical practice and/or business processing needs

Completes approved system changes as specified and in a timely manner

Performs system troubleshooting in a systematic manner and solves problems within the scope of his/her control in a timely manner

Highly effective written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships and education

Strong organizational skills in managing multiple priorities

Uses critical thinking skills regarding use of the clinical / business operations software applications

Demonstrates understanding of the departmental and organizational technology strategies and objectives

Develops project plans or task lists and reviews with project team regularly to manage timeline

Follows best practice system/database design principles when developing applications or making changes

Demonstrates expertise in technical design techniques for related software applications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook with proficiency in Microsoft Visio

Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and flexibility in problem resolution
Exercise good judgment

Demonstrates commitment to excellent customer service