Application Systems Analyst

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a technical expert for software analysis and design. This remote position requires collaboration and leadership to enhance healthcare systems. Candidates must reside in Utah or be willing to relocate. Responsibilities include mentoring, project management, and ensuring quality outcomes in software applications.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in software analysis, design, and implementation.
• Experience in programming and systems analysis required for level III.

Responsibilities

• Leads software analysis and design, ensuring quality outcomes.
• Mentors junior analysts and resolves incidents per SLA.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Problem Resolution

SQL

PL/SQL

Education

Associates Degree in Computer Science

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

This position is open to hiring a level I, II, or III...the qualifications of which are each listed below.

The position is remote; but candidate must reside within the state of Utah (or be willing to relocate here).

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

The incumbent serves as a leader with overall responsibility for software analysis and design, application and system installation and implementation; formulates system scope and design objectives through analysis and research to configure vendor maintained systems or develop or modify in house systems. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Participates in meetings to discuss team and project related activities, issues, change, communications, and updates. Presents on project and operational updates as requested.

• Ensures quality outcome and assesses integrated impact. Comprehends complex instructions and is competent in assigned applications. Performs routine system maintenance tasks as needed.

• Resolves incidents and work orders work according to agreed upon SLA's and assigned timelines. Completes project tasks on time with quality outcomes. Mentors junior analysts with issue resolution and routine build tasks.

• Documents data elements, data movement, interfacing applications and shared data elements. Develops process controls, implements security processes for supported applications. Comprehension of application integration points and master files.

• Builds, tests, and troubleshoot complex application settings / features with minimal guideance. Analysis considers IT standards, technical requirements and ensures the system meets business requirements. Documents complete testing plans to validate system build.

• Performs intake of information regarding potential system enhancements. Researches and analyzes new functionality including alternative solutions and recommends options to stakeholders and governance for prioritization and approval. Assists with all aspects of implementation lifecycle.

• May have responsibilities that include duties related to project analysis and planning, small to medium project management, along with daily operational activities associated with the assigned systems, applications and projects.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be a technical expert in areas subject matter demonstrated by documented experience in analysis, process design and workflow, research, installation/implementation and support of software applications and systems.

• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under high stress conditions in a changing environment.

• Flexibility in accepting assignments, including on call and overtime activities.

• Organizational and analytical skills, ability to prioritize.

• Strong technical management and technical problem resolution skills.

• Knowledge of operational healthcare hospital workflows.

• Knowledge of system configuration, data tools and concepts, techniques, industry best practices, tools and standards.

• Proficient in executing application build and testing for assigned applications.

• Advance SQL and PL/SQL skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required for level I

• Associates Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalency.

Required for level II

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Clinical Discipline or equivalency.

Required for level III

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Clinical Discipline or equivalency.

• Plus 3 years in programming and systems analysis with proven prior experience in systems application process and workflow analysis.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Sitting

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 75651
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Off-Campus (Other)
Workplace Set Up Remote
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 17A ITS CLIN INFO SYS
Category Information Technology
Workplace Set Up Remote