Clinical Applications Analyst
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Clinical Applications Analyst coordinates with patient care services on the planning, design, development, implementation, functionality, and evaluation of integrated clinical information systems that support and enhance clinical practice, administrative and management needs, and patient outcomes. The analyst serves as a resource with clinical knowledge and/or computer expertise, coordinating and providing support for new and existing applications and software upgrades applicable to clinical systems. The role assists with analysis, design, testing, and implementation of clinical information systems and solutions, and prepares detailed specifications for programs. The analyst assesses the clinical environment, identifies implications for system implementations, and may facilitate changes in that environment. In collaboration with business partners and senior clinical applications staff, the analyst advises end-user training on clinical applications to support understanding of system functionality.
Requirements
- A college degree in Computer Science, Healthcare, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Allied Health.
- Two years of experience in Information Technology, preferably in Clinical Operations, and/or a clinical area; a combination of clinical and IT technology experience is preferred.
- Experience interacting with customers to gather and understand business requirements.
- Knowledge of systems implementation, which may include analysis, specification design, and implementation.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with hospital systems and business practices.
- Ability to assist other team members with technical issues.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience developing technical and user documentation.
- Two to four years of Information Technology and Hospital/Professional Coding experience with an RHIA/RHIT certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with patient care services on the planning, design, development, implementation, functionality, and evaluation of integrated clinical information systems.
- Coordinate and provide support for new and existing clinical applications and software upgrades.
- Assist with analysis, design, testing, and implementation of clinical information systems and solutions.
- Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
- Assess the clinical environment and identify implications for system implementations.
- Facilitate changes in the clinical environment as needed.
- Work with business partners and senior clinical applications staff to advise end-user training on clinical applications.
- Assist other team members with technical issues.
