Entry Level Healthcare IT Analyst

Optimum Healthcare IT; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Healthcare IT, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD is launching its Optimum CareerPath training program. We are seeking recent college graduates who want to move into the Healthcare IT Industry and gain practical experience through hands-on training as a Healthcare IT Analyst.

The role includes design, build/configuration, testing, validation, documentation, and ongoing support for healthcare applications, plus exposure to Epic, Cerner, ERP systems, Tableau, PowerBI, cloud platforms, and ITSM tools

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates seeking entry into Healthcare IT.
• US work authorization; not open to H1B/OPT/F1/H-4 EAD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Self-starter with initiative and time management.
• Ability to adapt to healthcare workflows and data formats.
• Willingness to travel during training.

Responsibilities

• The Healthcare IT Analyst will have primary responsibility for design, build/configuration, testing, validation, documentation, and ongoing support for the Healthcare applications.
• This position will implement, administer, and support assigned systems under the guidance of senior members of the team.
• The position will have a good understanding of healthcare organizations, ancillary systems, and health system operations.
• Analyze and document user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems; review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Document workflows, configure and/or build activities, change management adherence, end-user notifications, training information, and status reporting in the appropriate system.
• Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Expand or modify the system to serve new purposes or improve workflows.
• Review and analyze the system and performance indicators to locate problems and correct errors; escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate projects, schedule, and facilitate meetings as necessary to complete assignments.
• Technical and functional analyst support of systems that may include EHR platforms (Epic, Cerner), ERP Systems (Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, UKG), ITSM (ServiceNow), data/analytics (Tableau, PowerBI), cloud deployments (GCP, Azure, AWS), and other platforms.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Start Your Career in Healthcare Information Technology Today!

Getting your first job can be difficult when employers want experience, but to gain that experience, you need your first job. We bridge the gap between your education and professional career by helping you gain the experience and training you need within the Healthcare Information Technology Industry.

Optimum Healthcare IT is looking for recent college graduates with an interest in moving into the Healthcare IT Industry. Our Optimum CareerPath training program will equip you with the tools needed for your success as a Healthcare IT Analyst.

Healthcare IT Analyst Job Responsibilities:

• The Healthcare IT Analyst will have primary responsibility for the design, build/configuration, testing, validation, documentation, and ongoing support for the Healthcare applications.
• This position will implement, administer, and support assigned systems under the guidance of senior members of the team.
• The position will have a good understanding of healthcare organizations, ancillary systems, and health system operations.
• Analyze and document user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems. Review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Document workflows, configure and/or build activities, change management adherence, end-user notifications, training information, and status reporting in the appropriate system.
• Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Expand or modify the system to serve new purposes or improve workflows.
• Review and analyze the system and performance indicators to locate problems and correct errors. Escalate problems and issues to the appropriate staff to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate projects, schedule, and facilitate meetings as necessary to complete assignments.
• Technical and functional analyst support of systems that may include Electronic Health Records platforms (Epic, Cerner), IT Project Management, ERP Systems (Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, UKG), ITSM applications (ServiceNow), data and analytics applications (Tableau, PowerBI), cloud deployments (GCP, Azure, AWS), and other digital platforms and services.

Requirements:

• US work authorization (This position is not open to any H1B /F1/ H-4 EAD OPT/STEM degrees)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to exercise tact and good interpersonal skills
• Superb analytical and time management skills required
• Self-starter, self-motivated, high level of initiative
• Result-focused, ability to solve complex problems and resolve conflicts in a timely manner
• Internships or research project work are highly desired in a healthcare setting
• Understanding of how data works and looks, coming from different formats, is preferred
• Ability to travel during the training program if necessary