> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2960342-applications-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2960342-applications-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Analyst - **Company:** Essentia Health - **Location:** Duluth, MN, United States - **Salary:** $103,000.0 - $128,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cerner, Application Configuration Access Protocols, Application Performance Management, Application Testing, Business Software, Software Documentation, Data Integrity, Data Security, Relational Databases, Systems Analysis, Release Management, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Electronic Medical Records, Health Level Seven International, Integration Frameworks - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2975765926-2 ## About the Role * Healthcare application configuration * EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) * SQL and relational databases * Systems analysis and requirements gathering * Application testing and quality assurance * Interface/integration tools (e.g., HL7) * Change management and release management * Technical documentation * Data security and HIPAA compliance * User training and support ## Description Essentia Health seeks an Applications Analyst II or III to support and optimize clinical and business applications across our integrated health system. In this role, you will gather requirements, configure and maintain healthcare software, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate upgrades and integrations. You will collaborate closely with clinicians and operational leaders to improve workflows, ensure data integrity, and enhance patient-centered care. Essentia offers a collaborative, growth-focused culture with strong work-life balance and community involvement., * Configure, maintain, and optimize clinical and business applications to support Essentia Health operations * Gather and translate user requirements into system specifications and functional workflows * Analyze application performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate timely resolutions with vendors and IT teams * Develop, test, and implement system enhancements, integrations, and upgrades * Create and maintain technical and user documentation, workflows, and configuration records * Support end users with training, issue resolution, and best-practice use of applications * Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies * Participate in on-call support rotations and incident response for critical applications * Collaborate with clinicians, administrators, and IT staff to improve processes and patient-centered outcomes * Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and optimization of application portfolios ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria)