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Job Summary
The IT Clinical System Analyst-Associate is responsible for performing activities related to designing, building, testing, implementing, training, evaluating, maintaining, upgrading, enhancing and supporting their assigned clinical information systems.
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :
- Assist in the comprehensive testing of applications to include but not limited to documentation of testing progress and communications of all issues, unit and integration testing, and coordination of workflow validation with super users
- Effectively communicates status updates of tasks, project plans, risk points and milestones to appropriate team members, customers, and management throughout the lifecycle of a project.
- Manages incoming Incident Requests (IRs) and / or Service Requests (SRs) timely and to resolution within the established timeframe. When a resolution cannot be identified, escalation to the appropriate manager and / or vendor is required.
- Effectively communicates status updates of tasks, project plans, risk points and milestones to appropriate team members, customers, and management throughout the lifecycle of a project
- Assists in the evaluation of business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
- Updates, implements, and maintain clinical systems protocols and procedures
- Effectively communicates strategic insights and plans regarding supported applications to cross-functional team members and management
- Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects and system changes
- All other duties related assigned responsibilities
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED2 years of Clinical informatics or supporting clinical applications experienceRequired Licensures / Certifications / Registrations
ITIL Preferred + Applicable licenseSkills and Abilities
Ability to communicate with end users to ensure that customer needs are understood and appropriate decisions are facilitatedPossess strong communication skills, analytical, project management, and problem solving skillsAbility to work in a team environment and independentlyPC skills and understanding of commonly used software a plusInteraction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
Internal : Requires close interaction with staff, physicians, nurses, and other ancillary departments in UMC
Physical Capabilities
Position requires standing and / or walking most of the shift. Occasional lifting of equipment is required. Adequate fine motor skills, talking, and hearing is essential to communicate with customers and vendors
Environmental / Working Conditions
This position is mostly subject to inside conditions which includes varying indoor temperatures
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.