Applications Analyst III

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking an Applications Analyst III for internal staff in Oakland, CA. The role focuses on implementing and supporting designated applications, assisting users and Service Desk teams, and guiding workflow changes.

Responsibilities include documenting requirements, coordinating testing with IS teams, and providing training and end-user support both remotely and onsite. This full-time day position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; preferred bachelor's degree in business, information systems, healthcare or related field.
• Four years of related experience including project and cross-functional coordination; experience with testing methods and cross-organization communication.
• Epic certification within 6 months if position is for Epic.

Responsibilities

• Implements and supports assigned applications from user and technical perspectives.
• Provides end-user support and training remotely or onsite.
• Documents and prioritizes problem reports and tracks resolutions.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Epic certification

Job description

Applications Analyst III Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Oakland, CA
• Information Systems
• SYS IS Managed Software
• Full Time - Day
• Business Professional & IT
• $52.46 - $87.44 / Hour
• Req #: 43388-32257
• FTE: 1
• Posted: September 18, 2026

Summary

SUMMARY:Implements and supports assigned applications from both the application-user and technical perspectives; provides application support for their assigned application, in addition to providing triage and troubleshooting assistance to the application customers and Service Desk staff.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Obtains and documents software design specification based on user requirements.

2. Analyzes systems compatibility and configures system in accordance with operation and technical requirements.

3. Actively participates in the installation, configuration, and problem resolution for the product.

4. Provides end-user support and training either remotely from the system or onsite.

5. Provides consultation, analysis, evaluation, options, and implementation of workflow changes and improvements.

6. Coordinates follow-through on user requests using established reporting structure. Makes recommendations as needed for system changes and enhancements.

7. Documents and prioritizes all problem reports and documents resolution in accordance with application and Service Desk triage policies, procedures, and Change Control processes.

8. Follows established application support and IS department policies and procedures for change control processes.

9. Is encouraged to participate in and is an active member of appropriate national and local application User or Support groups.

10. Provides trend analysis of problems and documents suggested resolutions to management.

11. Provides application-specific guidance, training and documentation to the Service Desk.

12. Responsible for general problem identification and resolution working with project staff, IS staff, other application analysts and vendors during implementations, upgrades and support.

13. May review and manage various system log files, error reports, alert audit logs, and security access logs, as assigned.

14. Works with Alameda Health System IS and application testing, technical, product, and interface teams to perform assigned testing activities supporting upgrades, enhancements, new functionality, application and system changes, and modifications.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, healthcare or other related field.

Required Experience: Four years of experience in a related area; experience with project and cross-functional team coordination, in highly complex, diverse environments; experience with application testing methods and practices; experience communicating across the organization to both IS/ Operational Leaders and customers; hospital and/or other health care application experience.

Preferred Experience: Experience in application implementation using diversified application lines of information systems; experience providing support, training, and/or implementation support for complex projects that require coordination of resource and project planning; experience with electronic health record systems; experience working in a matrix environment with a matrix reporting relationship.

Required Licenses/Certifications: If position is for Epic, certification required within 6 months in the application being supported.

Pay Range: $52.46 - $87.44 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.