Senior Business Analyst, IT

Visiting Nurse Service of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

Gathers requirements, performs analysis, and designs new or enhanced systems. Evaluates and solves problem on system workflow issues, documents clinical information and educates end-users on existing, new or enhanced clinical systems to improve Agency-wide efficiency and performance. Acts as lead for analyst team. Reports to Department Manager and to Project Director on assigned projects. Works under general direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Health Care Management required
• Advance Degree or Certificate in Information Systems preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in health care information systems, or two years with a related Master's degree required
• Strong knowledge of logical business processes in developing functional specifications based on operational analysis required
• Strong knowledge of operations of personal computer & the Internet required
• Effective oral and written communication skills, consulting and analytical skills and ability to work with clients, IT management, staff, consultants and vendors required
• Experience documenting systems for business and programmer audiences required
• Exposure as part of software development team, involved in all stages of software development life cycle required

Responsibilities

• Gathers requirements from cross-organizational groups, including policy makers, management, business, clinical and IT staff for new development and/or enhancements of Clinical System and related applications.
• Analyzes requirements, workflow and consequences of system changes, and recommends changes to address deficiencies. Develops design for new and/or enhanced systems for all platforms (Tablet, Mainframe, Web).
• Writes requirements, functional specifications and other supporting documentation for new and/or enhanced systems. Produces documentation suitable for business clients, programmers, QA and trainers.
• Informs department supervisor of project progress and problems, and ensures that these problems are reviewed and resolved prior to implementation. Advises on testing procedures, documentation, workflows and change control.
• Participates in all phases of the project lifecycle and ensures that standards are followed and the systems developed or modified are adequately tested or documented.
• Establishes standard documentation formats & methodologies for Requirements, Functional Specifications and System Documentation.
• Models existing undocumented systems; works with analyst team to build library of documentation & makes it available to the department.
• Mentors analyst staff, coordinates exchange of knowledge, ideas and methods; maintains analysts' library of resources. Teaches modeling methods and in general helps advance the knowledge & expertise of the group.
• Monitors developments in the industry and helps bring best practices to the department. Develops library of pertinent books and articles on information systems for the department.
• Develops macro tools as needed to process complex Specification data.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees