Application Analyst 4 NE

The Application Analyst 4 oversees the direction, design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing administration of business information systems and related applications. Serves as the primary liaison between the organizational business areas and information services to ensure the effective integration of technology with all business functions to maximize organizational performance. Develops and maintains positive relationships between Business Services and its customers.

• Job Duties
• Assists in evaluating business systems and user needs. Helps formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies. Maintains an understanding of the needs and changing priorities of the organization and focuses on technical business solutions to address customer issues and informational needs.
• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and procedures of the organization's business systems. Ensures that consistent practices are used throughout the company to maintain the integrity of information systems.
• Determines needs and designs processes, programs, or systems to enable the organizations to achieve their goals in conjunction with continual process improvement.
• Utilizes organizational project management methodology, processes, and systems to ensure effective and efficient project development and completion. Evaluates requests for programming and provides timetables for completion
• Assists in developing, recommending, and implementing the annual capital equipment, personnel, and operating budget for the department.
• Provides confidential and professional guidance to FMOLHS organizations by analyzing and interpreting information toward ensuring prudent and efficient hospital management.
• Develops and implements data driven performance improvement methodologies. Maintains accurate records for use in evaluating organizational performance. Identifies ways of improving current services and consults with management on issues and problems.
• Ensures security, integrity, and privacy of FMOLHS data in conjunction with FMOLHS policies and procedures.
• 5 years experience in Information Services or business related area
• Bachelor's Degree OR 5 years experience in Information Services or business related area
• Physical Requirements: Frequent use of hands and fingers Good visual acuity Job Skills: Basic PC support/networking skills Basic programming skills Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access, database design, query reporting, Crystal reports, and Oracle (or equivalent ERP system)
• Interpersonal Skills: Good analytical and reporting skills Good problem solving and critical thinking skills Good time management/prioritization skills Works well in a team atmosphere