Methodist Hospitals

APPLICATION ANALYST

Methodist Hospitals  •  Merrillville, IN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Under direction, to perform work developing, analyzing, maintaining and implementing the Epic EMR system software within the Healthcare Organization.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Functions)

  • Analyze and prioritize requests for system changes/enhancements, including requirements gathering. Identify potential problem areas and recommend processes and/or system improvements.
  • Assures proper change control and documentation for upgrades and system modifications. This includes documentation of actions in release notes and coordination with other teams as necessary.
  • Effectively works as a team member to ensure quality of integration across system applications. This includes working with vendors/third party entities that need to be integrated with the Epic product.
  • Ensure programs and related components are continuously reliable, available and function as required.
  • Investigate user problems and needs, identify their source, determine/implement solutions and document resolutions for future reference. This includes working on multiple-disciplinary teams to develop solutions.
  • Document system and business requirements. Create test plans and scripts for system and user acceptance testing. Assist with and document the development of new operational procedures.
  • Participate in the development, implementation and testing of application software, specifically those that interact with the Epic system.
  • Provide guidance and support for ongoing training. Participate in the development and implementation of training materials.
  • Qualifications

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • Knowledge of hardware and software applications.
    • Participate in development; implementation and testing of application software, specifically those associated or that interact with the Epic EMR.
    • Participate in the development; implementation and testing of application software, specifically the Epic modules.
    • Must be highly motivated and exhibit the interpersonal skills necessary to achieve results through coordinating efforts with others in a collaborative manner. Team player with all applications with a "can-do" attitude.
    • Ability to mentor, trains, and teach others.
    • Must be able to deal with stressful situations effectively.
    • Demonstrates courteous, kind, caring, and compassionate behavior and projects a positive attitude to support organization.
    • Investigate user problems and needs, identify their source, and determine possible solutions and documents resolutions for future reference. This includes working on multiple-disciplinary teams to develop solutions.

    EDUCATION

    All post high school education must have been obtained from a recognized College or University. Additional education or experience may be substituted requirements on a year for year basis should the substitution not conflict with State or Board certification/license requirements.

    • Associates degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field Required
    • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field Preferred

    EXPERIENCE

    • 1 year experience in Healthcare Informatics preferred.
    • Prior experience or proficiency with EPIC application software is preferred.
    • Must achieve EPIC proficiency within the first six (6) months of hire date.
      • Prelude/Grand Central/Registration
      • Cadence/Scheduling
      • Resolute Hospital Billing
      • HIM/Medical Records
      • Willow/Pharmacy
      • ASAP/Emergency Dept
      • Anesthesia
      • OP Time/Surgery
      • Procedure Orders

    STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

    Methodist Hospitals

    About Methodist Hospitals

    Methodist Hospital has been Healing Northwest Indiana for over 100 years.

    For an entire century, our doctors, nurses, and staff have worked tirelessly to keep their neighbors well. And while we remember our past contributions to our community, Methodist Hospitals is looking to the future.

    We have invested more than $14 million in the last 10 years, and nearly $3 million in the last two years to ensure that we are on the leading edge of diagnostic imaging technologies. And while we continue to invest to better treat the injured and sick, we’re also taking the lead in meeting the overall health needs of the communities we serve. For example, Methodist is confronting food insecurity with our Nutrition Station and addressing sexual violence and exploitation at our new STAR Center.

    Methodist Hospitals doctors, nurses and staff are enthusiastically embracing these initiatives and are actively participating in efforts to improve hospital care that enable us to better serve Northwest Indiana as a truly independent health system. Recent initiatives include:

    • A new interventional radiology suite at our Southlake campus

    • New cardiac catheter labs at our Northlake and Southlake campuses

    • The addition of advanced PET-CT technology to the CareFirst Imaging Center

    • Strategic partnerships with UChicago Medicine in key services lines, such as neonatal intensive care

    • A new outpatient pharmacy at our Southlake campus

    • A partnership with IU Northwest to establish a family practice residency program

    Methodist Hospitals is improving quality, safety, employee engagement and patient experience while expanding into more Northwest Indiana communities and strengthening key service lines by attracting high quality providers and acquiring advanced technologies.

    Methodist Hospitals is fully committed to achieving our stated goal: To embark on our second century of service as a successful, independent healthcare system.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Gary, IN
    Year Founded
    1923
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