IT Applications Analyst IV- Pharmacy (Inpatient or Ambulatory)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Iselin (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Applications Analyst IV to gather business requirements, assess needs, and develop specifications to support IT solutions in a healthcare setting. This role operates independently and mentors junior analysts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong IT/healthcare background, robust documentation and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4) years of experience.
• 4–8 years IT experience in healthcare or related field (or 3–5 years with no degree and some clinical experience).
• Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the actions of small groups.
• Works independently and manages time unsupervised.
• Strong desktop skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
• Creates and maintains clear, concise documentation.
• Collaborates with other team members across the department.
• Demonstrates self-direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Responsibilities

• Gathers business requirements, conducts needs assessments, and develops functional specifications.
• Builds IT solutions to ensure developed systems support business objectives.
• Works independently and serves as a resource for lower level Analysts.

Skills

IT experience

Healthcare domain

Communication skills

Documentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Self-direction

Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Outlook

Google Suite

Epic

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Applications Analyst IV gathers business requirements, conducts needs assessments, and develops functional specifications and build to ensure that developed information technology solutions support business objectives. This level works independently and acts as a resource for lower level Application Analysts.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4) years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 (8 if no degree) years of IT experience, preferably in healthcare or related field OR 3 (5 if no degree) years of IT experience and 2 (4 if no degree) years of clinical experience.
• Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the actions of small groups to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Works independently and effectively manages time unsupervised.
• Strong desktop skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
• Creates and maintains clear, concise documentation.
• Collaborates with other team members across the department.
• Demonstrates self-direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Epic and/or other relevant certification(s) or, where applicable, other relevant applications experience, per the department and/or position needs for HMH. This includes, but is not limited to, EPIC certifications such as Prelude, Cadence, Willow, Cogito, Ambulatory, MyChart, Resolute, Health Information Management.