Application Coordinator- HIS

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking a professional to collaborate with project leadership in developing project plans that establish timelines and tasks. The role demands a strong understanding of health information systems and ability to manage multiple priorities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience in healthcare environments, particularly with Epic applications and population health tools. Strong analytic and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant professional work experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytic, and computer skills.
• Experience working with health information systems in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans for each project with project timelines and tasks.
• Achieve and maintain application certification.
• Support data validation, registry management, and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Epic applications

Healthy Planet

Compass Rose

Job description

Job Summary:

Works collaboratively with the Project Director and Project Managers, as well as other source owners to develop a project plan for each project that will establish project timelines, tasks, and milestones in collaboration with the vendor. Responsible for in-depth knowledge of system software as well as operational workflows. This includes achieving and maintaining application certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant professional work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be self-directed with strong interpersonal, communication, analytic and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with health information systems in a healthcare environment, with familiarity with Epic applications and population health tools such as Healthy Planet and Compass Rose. Demonstrated ability to support data validation, registry management, reporting, and workflow optimization to ensure accurate and actionable population health data. Ability to translate clinical and operational needs into data-driven insights that support quality improvement, care coordination, and value-based care initiatives. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and technical teams, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Work Days:

M-F 8 - 5