Senior Clinical Application Analyst

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Senior Application Systems Analyst supports [CIS Clinical Support Systems]. Acts independently under general supervision, requiring minimal instruction and guidance. Supports system applications, primarily [Beacon]. Demonstrates high level of proficiency and expertise on software functionality and integration. Responsible for building system components, testing, implementation support and maintenance of assigned system applications. Performs in-depth analysis, trouble shooting, data collection, and root cause analysis and then identifies and/or implements potential solutions for issues related to the system or usage of it. Analyzes/reviews and tests each product release and communicates needed changes to operations. Must be able to document and follow system change control procedures for the system. Works closely with other analysts, software vendors and operations to ensure that system integrity is maintained and that IT deliverables meet operational business needs. Researches, analyzes, facilitates and implements business and system workflows in order to expedite process improvement and coordinate business practices. Identifies best practices and implements opportunities for standardization. Prepares activity and other reports as necessary. Provides guidance and mentoring to more junior analysts. Attains necessary certifications, as applicable, in a timely manner according to policy. Provides On-Call support for application.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Computer Sciences, Nursing or related healthcare field with 3 years IT experience or clinical/operational experience or any combination of the two -OR- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Nursing or related healthcare field with 5 years IT experience or clinical/operational experience or any combination of the two -OR- Associate's Degreein Computer Sciences, Nursing or related healthcare field with 7 years IT experience or clinical/operational experience or any combination of the two -OR- High School Diploma/GED with 9 years IT experience or clinical/operational experience or any combination of the two
Epic Beacon and Epic Ambulatory - In accordance with IT Epic Certification Policy, must be certified in above application(s) or obtain certification within 90 days (per application) of the date of the last required class to be eligible for certification.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or healthcare field
Nursing or related field
Experience working with electronic medical record, specifically with oncology documentation and order entry
Current Epic Beason or Epic Ambulatory certifications

Responsibilities

Supports [CIS Clinical Support Systems]
Supports system applications, primarily [Beacon]
Building system components
Testing
Implementation support
Maintenance of assigned system applications
Performs in-depth analysis, trouble shooting, data collection, and root cause analysis
Identifies and/or implements potential solutions for issues related to the system or usage of it
Analyzes/reviews and tests each product release and communicates needed changes to operations
Document and follow system change control procedures for the system
Works closely with other analysts, software vendors and operations to ensure that system integrity is maintained and that IT deliverables meet operational business needs
Researches, analyzes, facilitates and implements business and system workflows in order to expedite process improvement and coordinate business practices
Identifies best practices and implements opportunities for standardization
Prepares activity and other reports as necessary
Provides guidance and mentoring to more junior analysts
Attains necessary certifications, as applicable, in a timely manner according to policy
Provides On-Call support for application