EPIC Labs/Orders Analyst

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

17h•$63 - $81•Remote

About The Position

This position works under general direction on system technology projects to meet the business system needs for a client group. This includes developing system design and interface specifications, identifying solutions to business needs, and implementing technology solutions. The scope of the job includes planning and managing technology system implementations and enhancements to existing technology systems; design specifications to support business system changes; assisting with implementation, such as leading small project teams, assisting with planning and coordination, client testing and training, and ensuring smooth turnover of projects to the client group.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a work related field/discipline from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Knowledge and understanding of business requirements, technical designs/specifications and project implementations
Knowledge and ability to assess business requirements, and provide production support and services.
Knowledge of structured analysis concepts, problem management concepts, and organizational analysis with a focus on information systems.
Knowledge and ability to analyze complex factors and select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for the purpose of managing and planning technology systems.
Knowledge of technical applications and interfaces typically used in healthcare environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the integration of information systems with specific organizational business needs and plans.
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
Ability to research and interpret relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards.
Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
Ability to foster effective relationships and build consensus.
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years experience with health care applications strongly desired.
2-4 years working in an acute care setting strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of proposed system design and interface specifications based on identified business needs using structured analytical techniques, employing technical and specific business knowledge.
Assists in coordination of user/IT groups to identify solutions to business needs. Communicates designs to Programmer Analysts for implementation of technology solutions. Represents assigned client/application base to the IT department.
Develops training, testing, and security plans to ensure design meets defined business requirements. Coordinates plans as needed. Provides ongoing training to clients and IT staff.
Collaborates with Account Analysts in order to identify and assess organizational strategies such as work flow and systems/applications to meet clients' operational needs.
Performs in the role of project manager or project coordinator for small projects. Assures smooth turnover of projects, both at the initiation as well as at the conclusion, to support services within IT as well as in customer departments.
Assists in the development of the IT Department's policies and procedures and recommends to management suggestions for improvement.
Collaborates with all departments of IT, recommends appropriate system back-up procedures and obtains management approval for back up procedures.
Acts as liaison between Clients and IT Department personnel in addressing problem area operating conditions; includes opening, updating, and documenting resolutions in the problem management system.
Provides information and is current in available health care information system applications, business conditions, and trends.