IT Application Systems Specialist- Beacon and Research experience needed

Parkland Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a technical expert, this role is responsible for formulating and defining complex system scope and objectives, and for devising and/or modifying procedures to solve complex problems. The specialist designs and tests complex applications to ensure systems function as requested. This position serves as a top-level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of applications systems analysis, intended for individuals pursuing a technical track rather than a management position. The individual will possess the skills and knowledge of an industry expert, capable of consulting on multiple internal projects as an internal consultant or advisor. Parkland Health, a large public hospital system in the nation, is committed to providing exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland offers a collaborative, engaged team environment focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service, with resources provided for employee growth, success, and impact.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Must have six years of Applications experience in the relevant technology environment
• Must be able to develop complex system specifications and decision flows, in the form of flow charts or equivalent techniques, from written business requirements
• Must be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of operational workflows
• Must be able to demonstrate an extensive working knowledge of computer products depending upon the technical environment of the position
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing with peers and senior personnel to fully understand tasks and responsibilities
• Must be able to demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills, with regard to system issues
• Must demonstrate an understanding of patient data and the use of this data in a healthcare environment, as applicable
• Must demonstrate the ability to develop complex system configuration/modifications from detailed specifications
• Must be able to accept verbal and/or written problems or direction from senior staff and business users and demonstrate an ability to prepare specifications that reflect provided information
• Must have knowledge of products such as word processing, spreadsheets and management of database tables in a PC environment

Nice To Haves

• May have general knowledge of other applications or technical skills outside of normal job duties

Responsibilities

• Formulate and define complex system scope and objectives
• Devise and/or modify procedures to solve complex problems
• Design and test complex applications to ensure that systems work as requested
• Serve as the top level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of applications systems analysis
• Consult on one or more projects internally, acting as an internal consultant or advisor

What This Job Offers

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