Applications Analyst

Job Title

Analyzes, documents, designs and programs Clinical Information System applications, provides enhancements and maintains current applications to meet the needs of clinicians in providing quality, cost effective care.

Responsibilities

Evaluates existing use of requests by end-users with emphasis on system design, procedures, workflow, reports and paper forms. Collaborates with, and guides, end-users in identifying opportunities for eliminating work and improving quality. Prepare functional specifications for application changes. Identifies and codes all screens related to a specific project. Follows established standards of system design, configuration, and testing during development process. Coordinates necessary table/files updates with database personnel. Coordinates and/or provides some training and development of policies/procedures related to system access, use, and confidentiality issues. Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving with users. Exhibits knowledge of current medical practices, government regulations, and business standards, and documentation methods and trends. Responsible for providing own connectivity to perform remote support. Responsible for adhering to HH and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required

Education: Require Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in clinical area or equivalent in clinical field, informatics or healthcare. Will take experience in lieu of degree.

Experience: Should be able to demonstrate competencies in the following Oracle Cerner training or equivalent business or clinical application training: Fundamental knowledge of how to configure Millennium applications in Bedrock, CCL Reporting knowledge, Basic tables and files maintenance, Web page development, Advanced coding or equivalent competency, Customer Service skills. Basic understanding of how to configure Athena Patient Accounting applications.

Additional skills/abilities: Requires excellent oral and written communication skills plus well developed interpersonal skills Ability to manage and appropriately prioritize multiple assignments in a stressful work environment. Knowledge of current standards, legislation, practices, delivery systems, documentation methods and trends in medicine.

About Us

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!