Ancillary Application Analyst

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (

Employer matching retirement plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Free parking

Life Insurance/AD&D

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago, Illinois seeks an Ancillary Application Analyst to lead IT resources across Cardiology PACs, MFM clinic, Lab, IDM, Pharmacy Expanse modules and related systems.

You will work with physicians, nurses and other providers to translate clinical requirements into applications and technical specifications, ensuring systems meet Meaningful Use, quality measures and security standards.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with Microsoft Enterprise products.
• Experience with desktop/laptop systems and peripherals.
• Basic understanding of networking and security principles (e.g. internet access, routing, servers, firewalls).
• Experience with desktop virtualization is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and polished presence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent education/work experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Translate clinical requirements into applications and technical specifications with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Ensure that systems exceed regulatory metrics (e.g. Meaningful Use, JCAHO, Quality Measures, etc.).
• Ensure that system outputs (Reports, Faxes, System generated emails/tests) are routed appropriately.
• Review and update current policies, procedures, and documentation practices.
• Review audits of ancillary systems documentation.
• 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 build and revisions/interfaces in Expanse.
• Retrieve and review information to improve patient safety.
• Lead process and change management for planned initiatives and unexpected situations.
• Educate staff on updates, changes, and enhancements to Expanse and ancillary systems.

Skills

Microsoft Enterprise

Desktop systems

Networking principles

Desktop virtualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Ancillary Application Analyst

Saint Anthony Hospital Chicago, Illinois, United States

About this position

Position Title: Ancillary Application Analyst
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: 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.

About Us: Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community‑centric hospital. Your career can thrive 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 our 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

• 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 and update current policies, procedures, and documentation practices.
• Review 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.
• Act as the go‑between for nursing and the IT department.
• Assist in developing and maintaining downtime policies.
• Support system integration, interfaces, and FTP transmissions.
• Provide ongoing support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
• Build, test and support 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.
• Act 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.
• Participate in planning, testing, and supporting go‑live of technical infrastructure.

General Job Requirements

• 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 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.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Innovative Environment with a new, next‑generation healthcare campus.
• Collaborative Culture that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth through continuous development.
• Meaningful Work serving a diverse patient population.
• Recognition as a certified Primary Stroke Center and reputable teaching hospital.