Clinical Application Analyst

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO, seeks a Clinical Application Analyst to bridge IT and clinical operations, align system design with workflows, and support deployment, testing, and reporting across inpatient and outpatient services.

You will perform data collection, analysis, create documentation, develop test scripts, and provide on-site go-live support, disaster recovery participation, and ongoing end-user training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with healthcare information systems and reporting tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Create project and operational support documentation.
• Maintain database information for facility/department personnel.
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports.
• Assist department staff with project-related work.
• Review, analyze and evaluate user needs and recommend changes to processes.
• Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide knowledge of product features and system functionality.
• Design, develop, test, and train modifications to software applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in meetings.
• Monitor system performance and resolve complex issues.
• Develop and maintain test scripts for workflow solutions.
• Review changes and new releases; participate in disaster recovery initiatives.
• Support training teams and provide on-site go-live assistance.
• Provide 24/7 support when scheduled.

Skills

Communication skills

SQL / reporting

Analytical thinking

Project collaboration

Disaster recovery knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, information management, computer science, healthcare administration or equivalent

Master's degree or certification in health informatics preferred

Equivalent proven work experience and technical training and some college will be considered

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Clinical Application Analyst is responsible for application and integration of information technology in the healthcare setting. This position will serve as a liaison between the IT department and operations to align system design with operational processes. This includes data collection, workflow analysis, system configuration, testing, and support. Participates in application deployment and procedure documentation. This position supports all hospital clinical areas to include but not limited to inpatient and outpatient services. This position performs analytical and reporting activities to support the clinical, regulatory, and business functions of a department or division. This position is accountable for generating and preparing reports, performing analysis, tracking, and submitting data, and related activities in a timely and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create project and operational support documentation, which may include requirement documents, process and data flow diagrams, solution design specifications, implementation plans and testing scripts, and reporting of results.
• Maintain database information for the facility and/or department personnel on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. This includes ensuring accessibility of accurate information to department personnel as needed.
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc business object reports in accordance with established guidelines and procedures or as requested.
• Assist department staff by performing project-related work, as needed or requested.
• Review, analyze and evaluate user needs and documents findings and recommend changes to processes to increase system effectiveness for end users.
• Perform all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provide recognized knowledge of product features, functionality, and utilization of the application software.
• Utilize system analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine software application and/or system functional specifications.
• Design, develop, analyze, test, and train modifications made to software applications based on user design specifications.
• Manage stakeholder expectations by analyzing expectations and requirements.
• Identify project issues and risks and resolve or elevate as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to complete tasks.
• Lead or actively participate in meetings.
• Monitor system effectiveness and/or performance to determine if there are any potential problems, report critical findings to peers and/or manager and resolve somewhat complex problems.
• Develop and maintain test scripts to reflect proposed workflow solutions.
• Review and test changes, interfaces, data conversion, enhancements, and each new release as assigned.
• Participate in disaster recovery initiatives.
• Support the training team by keeping trainers abreast of new functionality and system changes.
• Provide assigned on-site support during go-lives and system upgrades.
• Provide 24/7 support when scheduled.
• Resolve or triage support calls as applicable.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, information management, computer science, healthcare administration or equivalent is required.
• Master's degree or certification in health informatics preferred.
• A background or a strong knowledge of these departments using the respective applications as well as the healthcare organization as a whole.
• Two years' Meditech Expanse experience preferred, not required.
• Current knowledge of regulatory standards and the impact on business operations.
• Obtain and maintain system certifications, if applicable.
• Equivalent proven work experience and technical training and some college will be considered.
• Experience in the information technology areas, such as personal software packages, generating reports and presenting information in a written or spreadsheet format. SQL or equivalent report writing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field respective to the system functions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers and department staff.
• Must be self‑motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures, and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions.
• Ability to follow verbal directions and instructions to perform work.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage a variety of tasks and activities in a timely and effective manner.
• Must possess strong research and data‑gathering abilities, along with the capability to interpret data to develop and implement policies, procedures, or solutions within a healthcare setting.
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