Clinical Application Analyst I

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an entry level Clinical Applications Analyst I to support the Electronic Medical Records development team and mission-critical HSIR systems across more than 50 outpatient clinics and 10 inpatient units.

The role focuses on self-reliant work with moderate to minimal oversight in a complex healthcare tech environment, offering opportunities for growth and development within a renowned medical research center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science or other field.
• HIT (Health Information Technology) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide workflow assistance, troubleshooting and support for mission critical HSIR systems with assistance.
• Provide on-call after-hours support.
• Develop and maintain competency on pertinent applications and technologies within a specified timeframe.
• Participate in system maintenance by utilizing analytical skills for issue resolution, enhancement development, project participation and version upgrades with oversight.
• Follow change management procedure for any system changes.
• Assist in testing of new applications and changes to existing applications ensuring integrity and quality of data while providing and/or assisting in training of system users.
• Assist in developing appropriate process/policy documentation.
• Manage multiple tasks/work on multiple projects simultaneously with guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science or other field

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This is an entry level position within the HSIR team for a self-starter with the ability to work with moderate to minimal oversight in a highly complex and dynamic work environment. Position focuses on support and optimization of mission- critical systems. We are seeking a self-reliant Clinical Applications Analyst I to support our Electronic Medical Records development team, a group of eight highly skilled analysts who provide expedient service support, impactful analysis, and quality project delivery. This role is central to advancing healthcare technology solutions that support more than 50 outpatient clinics and 10 inpatient units, spanning diverse and complex service lines such as Primary Care, General Internal Medicine, Family Medicine.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science or other field
• Licenses and Certifications
  (HIT) HEALTH INFORMTN TECHNOLOGY CER Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience
  Previous exposure to healthcare and/or electronic records is desired but not required.

JOB DUTIES

• Provide workflow assistance, trouble-shooting and support for mission critical HSIR systems with assistance.
• Provide on-call after-hours support.
• Develop and maintain competency on pertinent applications and technologies within a specified timeframe.
• Participate in system maintenance by utilizing analytical skills for issue resolution, enhancement development, project participation and version upgrades with oversight.
• Follow change management procedure for any system changes.
• Assist in testing of new applications and changes to existing applications ensuring integrity and quality of data while providing and/or assisting in training of system users.
• Assist in developing appropriate process/policy documentation.
• Manage multiple tasks/work on multiple projects simultaneously with guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.