System Analyst Senior

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This position serves as a senior analyst who consistently thinks strategically across systems, projects, and departments; envisions organizational goals and inspires others to obtain them; translates business problems and requirements into information requirements and systems, acting as a liaison between information systems and the remainder of the organization. This role consistently demonstrates leadership skills across all competencies and IS core processes.

Specific responsibilities focus on customer support, assigned applications, analysis, modification, programming, building, and testing. Supporting other IS core processes and performing additional duties as assigned.

• Determine testing requirements for new or modified software (systems, reports, code, views, tables, queries, macros, programs, applications, etc.) and design and implement test plans, including coordination of testing across systems.
• Evaluate existing systems against the strategic Informatics plan and recommend changes within the context of the plan.
• Provide user support for centralized systems, determine system integration requirements, and assure information flows correctly between all applications.
• Communicate with end users to understand their needs and take appropriate actions that include dictionary evaluation, design and use; custom report writing; programming; application development; project management; and preparation of requirement documents for both internal and external development efforts. Assist in developing hospital training manuals for assigned modules and coordinate training programs for assigned personnel.
• Serve as the primary application support person for all assigned modules, troubleshoot problems, ensure correct information flow between applications, and coordinate assigned projects. Assist in ensuring compliance with department, hospital, compliance, HIPAA, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Work with other analysts as needed to apply consistent models throughout the information system and coordinate resolution of operational issues with system support personnel.
• Continuously monitor the operational impact of systems, user acceptance, and compliance with Informatics objectives, and revise and maintain documentation.
• Act as a resource for other IS staff on technical issues.
• Train IS personnel in the use of system functionality and standards; serve as the primary contact for technical issues for secondary vendors with interfaces to core applications; act as day‑to‑day contact between external application consultants and hospital personnel when needed.
• Assume responsibility for implementation of applications and coordinate activities with personnel responsible for operations.

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• 3 years education + 3 years’ work experience
• 2 years education + 5 years’ work experience
• 1 year education + 7 years’ work experience
• 0 college education + 9 years’ work experience

Preferred and required qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of application systems and analyst tools.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Three to five years’ experience in information systems with client‑server application experience.
• Experience in a health care environment preferred. Meditech experience preferred.

• Professional certifications desired (MCSE, MCSD, etc.).

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

$91,000—$130,000 USD

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.