Informatics Applications Analyst

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

5d • $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Informatics Applications Analyst supports the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Children's Mercy and Research Informatics. The Analyst serves as the technical Research Informatics subject matter expert for the Research applications. The Analyst manages projects and programs in assigned research areas and assists with more complex projects. The Analyst performs system configurations and provides technical support for assigned research or other priority applications. They collaborate to positively impact patient safety and care quality.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred. Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, Business Administration, or related degrees and 3-5 years experience Research, clinical, health informatics, Information Systems, or Information Technology experience or- Associate's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, Business Administration, or related degrees and 5-7 years experience Research, clinical, health informatics, Information Systems, or Information Technology experience or- HS diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years experience Research, clinical, health informatics, Information Systems, or Information Technology experience
• At least one application-specific Epic certification relevant to the department (determined by role leadership) Required within 120 days of hire.
• Must complete Epic certification training if not already Epic certified in the most recent version of the Epic EHR product.
• Tracked by department leadership. Required

Nice To Haves

• Research Billing Certification preferred
• Research: Clinical Certification preferred
• Data Courier Badge preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements processes and/or procedures for enhancements, additions, and modifications to improve existing systems.
• Responds to system issues and user requests for assistance.
• Participates in Incident Management processes to resolve issues/services as soon as possible.
• Collaborates to provide training and communication about changes and fulfill optimization requests.
• Configure and optimize applications and technology to meet the specific requirements of clinical research or research workflows.
• Collaborates with Information Technology to ensure that clinical research and operational systems meet security and privacy requirements.
• Maintains application documentation, back-up procedures, and business continuance.
• Test systems and technology to identify defects and develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborates with vendors to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in analyzing, learning and testing new features and system upgrades.
• Provides expertise to implement new clinical research/research applications and technologies.

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level