Senior Consultant MIS Level C

Empower. Unite. Care. MetroPlusHealth is committed to empowering New Yorkers by uniting communities through care. We believe that health care is a right, not a privilege. If you have compassion and a collaborative spirit, work with us. You can come to work being proud of what you do every day. About NYC Health + Hospitals MetroPlusHealth provides the highest quality healthcare services to residents of Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island through a comprehensive list of products including New York State Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare, Child Health Plus, Exchange, Partnership in Care, MetroPlus Gold, the Essential Plan, and more. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals – the largest public health system in the United States – MetroPlusHealth’s network includes over 27,000 primary care providers, specialists, and participating clinics. For more than 40 years, MetroPlusHealth has been committed to building strong relationships with its members and providers. Work Shifts 9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities 1. Recommends alternative approaches for users concerning aspects of data processing system design and selection of systems for computerization and processing of management information data, statistics, reports, etc. 2. Develops design for feasibility studies and participates in analyses of project requests from user departments within NYC Health + Hospitals. 3. Recommends programs, practices, and standards to facilitate uniform application of electronic data methods and their correlation with other units and regulatory jurisdictions. 4. Maintains a high level of technical competence with particular regard to the latest E.D.P. technology, methodology, and applications of computer and related devices in the field of health care and management information systems. 5. Performs in-depth investigation and analysis to identify and resolve processing problems associated with the systems, programs, and machine utilization. 6. Selects computer, communications, and peripheral equipment to meet the specifications of department’s projected requirements and workloads based upon considerations of cost, performance specifications, demonstrations of performance, vendor support, ease of operation, maintenance, and other technical factors. Minimum Qualifications A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Telecommunications, Data Communications, or a related field of study. Five (5) years of progressive, responsible experience in the field of data processing, computer systems and applications. Operations Specialty requires supervisory experience (5 years). Network Services requires a telecommunications background and experience. Broad knowledge and expertise in the characteristics of computers, peripheral devices, communications systems and hardware capabilities, programming languages, E.D.P. applications, systems analysis methodology, data management and retrieval techniques. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collective Bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr