Senior Application Analyst - Epic Ambulatory

Sr. Application Analyst – Epic AmbulatoryHeadquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Sr. Application Analyst – Epic Ambulatory. The Sr. Application Analyst – Epic Ambulatory performs advanced implementation activities related to UHS Information applications, including coordination of Implementation Planning, Design, Testing, Training, Go-live and Support activities across all UHS owned facilities. Performs hands on application configuration and related testing. Participates in monitoring facility issues post go-live and maintains responsibility for their resolution. Coordinates work assignments between team members in order to meet deadlines and ensure continued progress toward assignment completion.Key responsibilities include:System Implementation: Regularly meets with users, vendors, and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications. Provides advanced design solutions for applications and prepares the appropriate documentation. Supervises development of test data, system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle. Performs Q/A on application functionality. Researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets. Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards. Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management. Oversees the training of users in operating procedures for application. Provides support and project direction to UHS entities as needed. Recommends and implements controls and procedures to protect UHS assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.System Maintenance/Support: Researches and resolves Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades. Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies. Provides on-call support as scheduled. Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.Administration and Oversight: Effectively trains analysts in performance of their duties as required. Provides technical support and guidance to other team members as required. Maintains Service Excellence principles. Prepares and promptly submits all routine and special reports. Interviews applicants for vacant positions as needed using appropriate interview techniques. Contributes to performance evaluation of less experienced staff members as needed. Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems. Performs other tasks as required by management.Qualifications Position Requirements: Five or more years of Information Systems experience in acute care or Ambulatory, multi-facility setting. Working knowledge of information system application design, development, implementation, enhancement, support methods and practices. Comprehensive working knowledge of clinical and/or appropriate operational application analysis, design, build, deployment and modification as well as troubleshooting techniques. Ability to work with end users to determine software specifications, hardware requirements, and process improvement workflows. Ability to create system documentation, project plans, test scripts and education materials. Working knowledge of project management methodology and IS standards, change control, quality, and system performance methods and metrics. General familiarity of end user business practices, concepts, and terminology sufficient to support the clinical and/or appropriate operational applications. Ability to transfer knowledge and mentor team members. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: Healthcare and Application Knowledge Required. Registered Nurse, Clinical, or operational experience preferred in the Epic module supported. Project Management experience preferred. Epic certification in primary application supported required.Travel Requirements: 25%, at times may be more, domestic US travel (depending on projects).This opportunity provides the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match Generous Paid Time Off Universal Health Services