EHR Applications Analyst 3 - Behavioral Health

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an EHR Applications Analyst 3 to deliver high-level support across its entities. You will design, test, and maintain EHR content, create functional specs, and mentor junior staff while coordinating go-live activities and on-call support.

The role requires clinical IT experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple large projects with minimal supervision. Join a large health system focused on patient care and system optimization.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience implementing, designing, and/or managing a variety of EHR and clinical systems.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Experience working with clinical information systems or system implementation teams for complex projects and/or application development.
• Experience in full implementation software development cycle.
• Experience managing small projects with defined duration and scope.

Responsibilities

• Delivers work within established timeframes. Must be able to manage/multi-task on several large assigned projects incorporating all aspects of IS.
• Defines, documents, builds, and maintains Electronic Health Record (EHR) application content.
• Creates functional specification documents to create content within the EHR application and is primarily responsible for validating this content with the business owner.
• Validates the content of functional specification created by Analysts I or II and provides feedback as necessary.
• Mentors more junior colleagues in the development of application knowledge and assists colleagues in redesigning processes in adherence to system requirements.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Written communications

Oral communications

Team leadership

Customer service

Process redesign

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

EHR Certification preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The EHR Applications Analyst 3 is responsible for delivering world-class support services across all Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. (BILH) entities and its affiliates. The EHR Applications Analyst 3 is responsible for identifying, evaluating, analyzing, and recommending changes in support of assigned applications/systems including ongoing production maintenance and trouble‑shooting. Supports the planning, design, development, build, and/or configuration of assigned applications/systems. Leads and/or coordinates conversions, application/system testing, and documentation of system procedures. Participates and provides input in training design and development and assists in training execution in relation to assigned projects. Provides go‑live support and serves as the primary point of contact for ongoing maintenance/support and troubleshooting.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivers work within established timeframes. Must be able to manage/multi‑task on several large assigned projects incorporating all aspects of IS.
• Defines, documents, builds, and maintains Electronic Health Record (EHR) application content.
• Creates functional specification documents to create content within the EHR application and is primarily responsible for validating this content with the business owner.
• Validates the content of functional specification created by Analysts I or II and provides feedback as necessary.
• Mentors more junior colleagues in the development of application knowledge and assists colleagues in redesigning processes in adherence to system requirements.
• Completes thorough unit testing of all builds prior to handoff for functional and/or integrated testing.
• Facilitates functional and integrated testing as requested.
• Creates and provides documentation as required to the testing and training team.
• Documents and reports system issues through an internal chain of command; communicates with vendor where appropriate; works closely with product support to close/resolve open support cases.
• Applies proven communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve system issues to maximize system potential.
• Provides end‑user support during implementation; able to serve as an application expert to assist in application roll‑out.
• Addresses post‑go‑live issues and requests and prioritizes own work assignments and those of the more junior colleagues based on project plan requirements.
• Participates in on‑call coverage as assigned.
• Communicates effectively; including communication around the progress of building tasks in adherence to prescribed project milestone dates. Proactively manages barriers to completing work requirements.
• Contributes to the development of the project plan and manages mini‑projects within the defined scope of the overall project.
• Participates in workflow design and understands system impact on end users.
• Prepares demo materials for workflow discussions or new system functionality.
• Able to concisely demonstrate system functionality to end users with or without the assistance of other team members.
• Stays current with new application functionality and enhancements.
• Provides on‑call/after‑hours support.
• Achieves and maintains application certification in accordance with departmental and organizational standards.

Competencies

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies, and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex, and often non‑recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.

Independence of Action: Ability to set goals and determine how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. The Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.

Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.

Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Licensure, Certification & Registration: EHR (Electronic Health Record) Certification preferred

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience implementing, designing, and/or managing a variety of EHR and clinical systems using multiple software programs and network applications.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Experience working with clinical information systems or system implementation teams for complex projects and/or application development.
• Experience in full implementation software development cycle.
• Experience managing small projects with defined duration and scope.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to multi‑task- Self‑starter and motivator
• Excellent problem‑solving and written and oral communication skills
• Candidate will have a proven track record of producing quality deliverables on time, taking ownership and accountability of assignments, and demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Willingness to address issues and take ownership, knowing when and how to elevate issues. Ability to understand and document business processes
• Creative approach to process redesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs; specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of HL7 coding standards
• Knowledge of process redesign

Pay Range

$93,000.00 USD - $130,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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