University Hospitals · 3 weeks ago
Senior IT Business Analyst (Epic Cogito)
University Hospitals is a healthcare organization seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst to serve as a liaison between IT and business service lines. The role involves supporting enterprise applications, leading workflow design, and managing application configurations to enhance operational efficiencies.
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Responsibilities
Supports major enterprise applications and others as assigned
Leads design of business workflow in conjunction with the business units and provides guidance to Application Analysts in designing improved efficiencies, solving complex workflow issues and incorporating quality initiatives
Leads needs assessment, software design, implementation, support, and reporting
Leads unit and integrated testing of the software to ensure that the design objectives are met
Identifies complex testing scenarios, develops test scripts, and validates testing results
Maintains high degree of understanding of departments’ business processes
Owns specific functionality and processes; responsible for all configuration, testing, and communication regarding this functionality/process
Troubleshoots application issues, without assistance, to resolution
Troubleshoots system hardware, as needed
Partners with end users to understand workflow and business processes
Oversees system security for assigned applications
Manages Disaster Recovery and Back Up requirements for assigned systems and provides guidance to Applications Analysts in activities
Acts as the team project lead in partnership with the Project Management Office on all phases of a project; from scoping and design through implementation and transition to Operations
Mentors Application Analysts
Produces and maintains custom reports; maintains knowledge and experience with industry standard report writers such as Crystal Reports
Reviews and approves end-user training materials and participates in training efforts
Guides other team members to ensure high documentation standards
Leads escalation of issues with appropriate resources
Develops policies and procedures in collaboration with the business unit, other team members, and IT management team
Independently manages components of application upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, and support efforts
Supports/troubleshoots inbound/outbound interfaces as appropriate
Creates reports as needed and works problem tickets
Evaluates and maintains appropriate system documentation
Collaborates with other application and clinical analysts to ensure system integrations
Serves as primary customer contact for on and off hours application support (rotating schedule)
Participates in change management activities to support successful system deployments and enhancements
Utilizes and maintains appropriate change control procedures and standards
Creates reports, dashboards, and other analytical tools to support customer base
Prepares detailed flowcharts/diagrams to assist with design decisions and problem analysis
Leads the design of business workflow in conjunction with the business departments; workflows will focus on improved efficiencies, as well as incorporating quality initiatives
Assists with data collection from business subject matter experts, to facilitate design which will represent an improved business workflow
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
High School Equivalent / GED
3+ years Experience supporting applications
Experience working with business applications such as: Patient Scheduling systems, Hospital or Physician Revenue Cycle systems, Data Warehousing, SQL Server/SSIS, Enterprise Scanning and workflow management Applications, Bed Management Applications, Finance Applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Knowledge of MS Office
Knowledge and experience with SQL based applications
Knowledge of LAN, DNS, and networking
Ability to work with servers and apply software upgrades
Knowledge of disaster recovery and backup procedures
Knowledge and experience with HL7 Interfaces
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Epic Cogito experience strongly preferred
Experience in a healthcare setting is highly desired
Project management experience/skills
Business workflow redesign experience
Knowledge of ITIL standards
Company
University Hospitals
In 1993, University Hospitals developed a new vision, a new strategy and a new model for healthcare delivery.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesAmerican Heart Association
2021-07-28Grant· $2M
2019-10-11Grant· $3M
2018-11-12Grant· $9.6M
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