Applications Analyst I (Smart Square)

The University of Kansas Health System • Shawnee, KS

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About The Position

The Applications Analyst I (Smart Square) is responsible for the implementation and support of applications, working closely with end users to troubleshoot and correct problems related to applications. This role assists with conversions and implementations of software products, using operational knowledge to research and evaluate solutions to provide high-quality, efficient products. The analyst maintains and supports specified installed application software products.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Information Technology or four years' experience in an application analyst role in a healthcare setting.
• Certification or proficiency in assigned Epic application or demonstrated learning of other assigned application, to be obtained within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accountability in delivering assigned tasks and reports project issues and accomplishments to the project manager.
• Delivers work products that meet project requirements as defined by the scope and stays within departmental guidelines for application configuration/development.
• Analyzes and documents current and future needs and workflows through interviews and data gathering regarding regulatory requirements, operational procedures, and hospital/departmental policies.
• Participates in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, support, and evaluation of clinical or business application systems.
• Works effectively and efficiently as part of a team on assignments and can work independently on some assignments.
• Under direct supervision, designs, documents, builds, and modifies complex critical applications to meet organizational needs.
• Researches stakeholder requests for optimizations using various tools including vendor application resources.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of interface design and development between various distributed systems.
• Obtains certification or proficiency in assigned Epic application within 6 months of employment.
• Develops a basic understanding of system logic concepts and mentoring new analysts.
• Participates in various team meetings and contributes to turnover documentation and presentations.
• Develops understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Documents status and issues of testing and participates in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Participates in testing planning and helps identify test scripts needed.
• Reviews future state workflow documentation with Trainer for curriculum development.
• Responds to off-duty calls and performs professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree