Systems Architect - IT Clinical

The incumbent in this position serves as the knowledge leader of integration for the clinical and financial information systems within a business unit and/or division. Responsibilities include planning and design of business solutions and resources needed to meet business goals/objectives, facilitate the integration of data, information, knowledge and/or systems to support improved productivity, efficiency, decision making, and/or quality outcomes in all roles and health care settings. Position is responsible for implementation and management of domains, package installation, system configurations, analyzing data, and information system requirements. Develops and provides a variety of reports. Provides technical expertise as a consultant to the user community, branch locations, affiliate or managed sites, Information Services, vendors, etc. Provide domain orientation, education, integration knowledge, and troubleshooting skills to HIS Analysts, System Consultants, Informaticists and other IT Staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Serves as the primary application/technology resource for information system(s). Coordinates closely with Billings Clinic Leadership, staff members, Information Services staff, key stakeholders and software vendors for the planning, analysis, design, implementation, evaluation and support for business solutions and resources needed to meet business goals and objectives.
• Serves as the primary application contact for domain management and software upgrades. Coordinates design, system validation, implementation, and upgrade activities across solutions and venues of care. Coordinates solution and venue activities with Technical teams to support environmental/domain planning and management.
• Provides the software vendor with recommendations for system enhancements, detailed information regarding technical or functionality problems and coordinates implementation of recommended fixes received. Works closely with vendor to strategically develop plans for new functionality and tools.
• Develops and executes plans for evaluation of the informatics solution including measurement, disseminating results, and recommending changes to the informatics system. Duties include project management for strategic and/or tactical projects, system testing, conversion planning, facilitation of organizational change, coordination and performance of daily support/maintenance activities, program development for orientation/training of new users and on-going education and training for established users, branch locations, affiliate and/or managed sites, etc.
• Participates in short and long term planning and budgetary processes. Evaluates and recommends enhancement needs for information system(s) and related technology strategies. Develops recommendations for Billings Clinic Leadership regarding capital expenditures related to the information system(s), performs needs analysis, prepares RFPs, performs product cost analysis and assists with vendor selection. Participates in developing a multi-year roadmap with outcomes that takes integration and dependencies into consideration.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments as it relates to information management systems and the assigned department, business unit and/or organization. Investigates new code functionality, features and tools and works with solution leaders to determine impact to current functionality.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures as it relates to facilitation of the integration of data/information from one system to another, access, security, and utilization of the information system(s). Ensures change control process in place and executed.
• Maintains visibility to all projects; assesses and manages risk of projects to current system functionality. Aware of integration points across solutions and venues.
• Provides common Core expertise in systems
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Bachelors degree in health care, information systems, business or other field as it relates to the department, business unit and/or organization,

Experience

• Two (2) years of relevant architecture experience in a healthcare facility

Certifications and Licenses

• Current Montana drivers license and the ability to be insured to operate Billings Clinic vehicles at hire

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality., Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.