Applications Support Analyst

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

2d•$26 - $42

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $26.00 - $41.50The starting wage will depend upon relevant work experience and interview outcomes. Union Position: No Department Details The Corporate Contracting team is looking for an independent worker to build, maintain, and monitor reimbursement contracts within the Epic environment. Knowledge of Epic billing and/or government reimbursement methodologies is preferred. Summary Performs routine healthcare information system and application support. Utilizes analytical skills and experiences to investigate or escalate support issues. Resolves incidents and services requests. Assists in the creation and maintenance of training documentation. Job Description Incorporates appropriate presentation techniques to support and/or lead training sessions. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations for application workflow improvements. Creates and analyzes reports created using multiple reporting mechanisms. The Applications Support Analyst gathers, analyzes, designs, develops, modifies, tests, implements, evaluates, and maintains information technologies to support business needs. Promotes and participates in a team approach. Works with other departments and outside vendors. Comfortable managing change with excellent problem solving skills. Time management and prioritization of tasks on a daily basis. Proficient verbal and written communication required. Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills are expected. Ability to communicate diplomatically across integrated teams. Good interpersonal skills. Proficiency with software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software required. Knowledge of multimedia tools, creation of training support documentation, software development, or web-based applications preferred. When applicable, basic knowledge and support of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) philosophies is helpful. When applicable, possess knowledge in state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Area of focus in Information Technology, Healthcare, Business, or related field preferred.
One year of relevant experience in application support, hardware or interface preferred.
If applicable, Information Technology (IT) certification must be obtained within six months of date of hire and within three attempts of certification testing.
Comfortable managing change with excellent problem solving skills.
Proficient verbal and written communication required.
Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills are expected.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Epic billing and/or government reimbursement methodologies is preferred.
Knowledge of multimedia tools, creation of training support documentation, software development, or web-based applications preferred.
When applicable, basic knowledge and support of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) philosophies is helpful.
When applicable, possess knowledge in state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Performs routine healthcare information system and application support.
Utilizes analytical skills and experiences to investigate or escalate support issues.
Resolves incidents and services requests.
Assists in the creation and maintenance of training documentation.
Incorporates appropriate presentation techniques to support and/or lead training sessions.
Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations for application workflow improvements.
Creates and analyzes reports created using multiple reporting mechanisms.
The Applications Support Analyst gathers, analyzes, designs, develops, modifies, tests, implements, evaluates, and maintains information technologies to support business needs.
Promotes and participates in a team approach.
Works with other departments and outside vendors.
Time management and prioritization of tasks on a daily basis.
Ability to communicate diplomatically across integrated teams.