Ancillary Application Analyst

Saint Anthony Hospital
Chicago, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 97K

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Access
Desktop Virtualization
Network Security
Routing
Citrix Systems
Systems Integration
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Peripherals
Electronic Medical Records
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Guidewire PolicyCenter
Computer Equipment
Information Technology
Meditech
Network Server
VMware

Job description

  1. Lead IT resource with responsibilities in Cardiology PACs, MFM clinic, Lab,,IDM,Pharmacy Expanse modules and secondary resource to Radiology PACs and other systems/projects as assigned.
  2. Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to translate clinical requirements into applications and technical specifications.
  3. Ensure that systems exceed regulatory metrics (e.g. Meaningful Use, JCAHO, Quality Measures, etc.).
  4. Ensure that system outputs (Reports, Faxes, System generated e-mails/tests) are routed appropriately
  5. Review/ update current policies, procedures, and documentation practices
  6. Reviewing audits of ancillary systems documentation
  7. Work with ancillary staff to simplify workflows and streamline clinical processes
  8. Develop/maintain Meditech Expanse and interfaced systems based on current standards of care
  9. Create new documentation based on best practices
  10. Open cases with MEDITECH to coordinate the build and/revisions/interfaces in Expanse
  11. Retrieve and review information to improve patient safety
  12. Lead process and change management for planned initiatives, unpredictable environments, and/or unexpected situations
  13. Work with department leaders or Education department to educate staff on updates, changes, and enhancements to Expanse and ancillary systems
  14. Acts as the go-between for nursing and the IT department
  15. Assist in developing and maintaining downtime policies
  16. Support system integration, interfaces, FTP transmissions
  17. Provide ongoing support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
  18. Builds, tests and supports EMR software and other clinical/ancillary applications. Tasks include application upgrades, writing test scripts, and supporting upgrades to production environment, responding to, and resolving incidents.
  19. Acts as a liaison between the clinical departments, IT staff, and software vendors to triage and report issues within clinical/ancillary applications and resolve any technical or functional issues.
  20. Participates in planning, testing, and supporting go-live of technical infrastructure.

Marginal Functions (list in order of importance)

  • Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital's confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital and Ascension Health in all interactions with others.

  • Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

  • Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.

  • Participates in staff meetings and other inservices, meetings or committees as required., # Position Title: Ancillary Application Analyst Full Time Day Shift Compensation: $65K#- $97K The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. # Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care. As part of Saint Anthony Hospital#s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at#focalpointchicago.org. Essential Functions (list in order of importance including measures) Lead IT resource with responsibilities in Cardiology PACs, MFM clinic, Lab,,IDM, Pharmacy Expanse modules and secondary resource to Radiology PACs and other systems/projects as assigned. Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to translate clinical requirements into applications and technical specifications. Ensure that systems exceed regulatory metrics (e.g. Meaningful Use, JCAHO, Quality Measures, etc.). Ensure that system outputs (Reports, Faxes, System generated e-mails/tests) are routed appropriately Review/ update current policies, procedures, and documentation practices Reviewing audits of ancillary systems documentation Work with ancillary staff to simplify workflows and streamline clinical processes Develop and maintain Meditech Expanse and interface systems based on current standards of care. Create new documentation based on best practices Open cases with MEDITECH to coordinate the build and revisions/interfaces in Expanse Retrieve and review information to improve patient safety Lead process and change management for planned initiatives, unpredictable environments, and/or unexpected situations Work with department leaders or the Education department to educate staff on updates, changes, and enhancements to Expanse and ancillary systems. Acts as the go-between for nursing and the IT department Assist in developing and maintaining downtime policies Support system integration, interfaces, FTP transmissions Provide ongoing support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers. Builds, tests and supports EMR software and other clinical/ancillary applications.# Tasks include application upgrades, writing test scripts, and supporting upgrades to the production environment, responding to, and resolving incidents.# Acts as a liaison between the clinical departments, IT staff, and software vendors to triage and report issues within clinical/ancillary applications and resolve any technical or functional issues.# Participates in planning, testing, and supporting go-live of technical infrastructure. # Marginal Functions (list in order of importance) Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital#s confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital and Ascension Health in all interactions with others. Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives and policies/procedures, including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also, assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate. Participates in staff meetings and other services, meetings or committees

Requirements

General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.)

  • 4 years of experience working with Microsoft Enterprise products.
  • Experience with working on desktop/laptop systems and associated peripherals
  • Basic understanding of networking and security principles (e.g. internet access, routing, servers, firewalls)
  • Experience with desktop virtualization (e.g. Microsoft virtual PC, Citrix, VMware) is a plus
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be very polished and presentable - this is a highly visible role within the organization
  • Demonstrable experience supporting senior executives, VPs etc.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage working on several different projects
  • Must have excellent analytical and problem resolution skills, be able to problem solve independently or with other teams as appropriate
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent education/professional work experience., as required. General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experience or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.) 4 years of experience working with Microsoft Enterprise products. Experience with working on desktop/laptop systems and associated peripherals Basic understanding of networking and security principles (e.g. internet access, routing, servers, firewalls) Experience with desktop virtualization (e.g. Microsoft virtual PC, Citrix, VMware) is a plus. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be very polished and presentable # this is a highly visible role within the organization. Demonstrable experience supporting senior executives, VPs etc. Ability to multitask and manage working on several different projects Must have excellent analytical and problem-resolution skills, be able to problem-solve independently or with other teams as appropriate., Bachelor#s degree in

Benefits & conditions

Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent education/professional work experience, Benefits: Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision) Coverage begins on new hires on the first day Employer matching retirement plans Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Free parking Basic # Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death # Dismemberment Insurance Paid Time Off # Holidays Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights: Community Hospital with Modern Technology: Work in an environment that blends advanced tools with a missionâ€'driven, communityâ€'focused approach. Competitive Salaries: Earn a strong, marketâ€'aligned compensation package. Innovative Environment: Be part of a soonâ€'toâ€'come transformation as we transition into a new, nextâ€'generation healthcare campus. Collaborative Culture: Join a closeâ€'knit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support. Professional Growth: Build your skills in an organization that invests in its people and encourages continuous development. Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real impact on their health journey. Recognition: We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. # # #

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