IT Connected Care Analyst

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an experienced clinical applications professional to lead projects of medium size and provide supervision and technical assistance in development and support of clinical communications.

Based at UCSF Health with clinics including BCH Oakland Campuses, the role collaborates with clinical, business and IT teams, vendors and consultants, and serves as a primary contact for field services hardware support in a hybrid onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and/or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Min 3 years relevant work experience
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software in healthcare, preferably with nursing point of care solutions.
• Knowledge of JAMF and/or ability to become proficient at using the MDM
• Understanding and knowledge of clinical workflows; applicable to the functionality and capability of Nurse Call systems and integrated devices.
• Strong problem-resolution skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train, support, and work collaboratively with users of clinical information systems at all professional and technical levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resolving/troubleshooting issues (help pull log files, replicate, document).
• Assist with escalations to the appropriate Customer or vendor contact.
• Assist with escalation of issues regarding network or servers to the appropriate customer contact.
• Track and trend Clinical Communications issues to institute process improvements where possible to reduce issue escalations.
• Support new project development, including systems analysis, planning and preparation, testing and implementation and client coordination as needed.
• Develop, support and maintain systems documentation and procedures as needed and provide training to other IT staff and user clients as appropriate.
• Coordinate interactions and activities of vendors, both on-site and off-site as related to systems or areas supported.
• Assign, plan, manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision and coordinate multiple assignments concurrently.
• Coordinate and participate directly in the support of infrastructural applications, including
• Troubleshoot problems end-to-end, identifying potential root cause, coordinating service/support between Clinical Engineering, IT, Network support, server support, medical device vendors, MDI application vendor and Apex application support.
• Work with IT to coordinate security management process including risk and vulnerability analysis and related documentation associated with interconnected/integrated medical systems
• Work with clinical and application stakeholders in developing specifications for new interfaces.
• Test and provide quality control for implementation of patches, upgrades, and interfaces.
• Meet weekly with the Clinical Communication team lead to prioritize workload
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

3+ years experience

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Training & support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health care IT / computer science

Equivalent experience/training

Tools

JAMF

MDM

Job description

Job Description

Applies skills as a seasoned clinical applications professional to projects of medium size at all levels of complexity, or portions of large projects.

Job Description

Applies skills as a seasoned clinical applications professional to projects of medium size at all levels of complexity, or portions of large projects.

Under general supervision of the Clinical Communications Lead, this position is responsible for providing supervision and technical assistance in the development and support of clinical communications primarily at UCSF and its clinics including BCH Oakland Campuses.

This position will work closely with various teams in order provide best in class service to Voalte users; interacts with clinical and business customers, as well as various IT groups, external departments, and outside vendors and consultants.

This position will be a primary contact with our field services group and directly assist them with hardware, this is a hybrid onsite position with onsite days to be 5 days Mon-Fri unless otherwise approved by supervisor.

Position is responsible for complex assignments that are small to significantly sized, that require independence, decision making, project management, and judgment levels beyond that of Programmer/Analyst II. Analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Incumbent will exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.

This position will work closely with various teams in order provide best in class service to Voalte users; interacts with clinical and business customers, as well as various IT groups, external departments, and outside vendors and consultants. This position will be a primary contact with our field services group and directly assist them with hardware, this is an onsite position

• Assist with resolving/troubleshooting issues (help pull log files, replicate, document).
• Assist with escalations to the appropriate Customer or vendor contact.
• Assist with escalation of issues regarding network or servers to the appropriate customer contact.
• Track and trend Clinical Communications issues to institute process improvements where possible to reduce issue escalations.
• Support new project development, including systems analysis, planning and preparation, testing and implementation and client coordination as needed.
• Develop, support and maintain systems documentation and procedures as needed and provide training to other IT staff and user clients as appropriate.
• Coordinate interactions and activities of vendors, both on-site and off-site as related to systems or areas supported.
• Assign, plan, manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision and coordinate multiple assignments concurrently.
• Coordinate and participate directly in the support of infrastructural applications, including
• Troubleshoot problems end-to-end, identifying potential root cause, coordinating service/support between Clinical Engineering, IT, Network support, server support, medical device vendors, MDI application vendor and Apex application support.
• Work with IT to coordinate security management process including risk and vulnerability analysis and related documentation associated with interconnected/integrated medical systems
• Work with clinical and application stakeholders in developing specifications for new interfaces.
• Test and provide quality control for implementation of patches, upgrades, and interfaces.
• Meet weekly with the Clinical Communication team lead to prioritize workload
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Department Overview

Health IT is responsible for all aspects of the clinical and business software applications of UCSF Health hospitals, practices, affiliates, and community partners. This includes the Electronic Health Record (APeX), which supports the clinical, revenue cycle, and clinical operational functions of the health system and its affiliates, and approximately 95 other software applications involved in patient care and operations.

Incumbent must be able to adhere and emulate Clinical Systems and Health Informatics culture and core values as stated below:

People First: Patients are healthier and families happier with Clinical Systems to support them. Our solutions enable providers and staff to pioneer care, train the next generation of clinical leaders, and secure UCSF’s future. We use talent, creativity, and diverse skillsets to tackle tough problems. We strive to be proactive, and make time to innovate, appreciate and connect. When something big is needed, we deliver.

The Clinical Communication group has responsibility for clinical communications, nurse call, and middleware, among others.

Clinical Systems Core Values Include

Judgment: Makes wise decisions, identifies root causes, thinks strategically, and prioritizes what to do now and what can be improved later.

Communication: Listens well, is concise and articulate in speech and writing, treats people with respect independent of their status, and maintains calm poise in stressful situations.

Impact: Accomplishes amazing amounts of important work, colleagues can rely upon you, focuses on results, exhibits bias-to-action, and avoids analysis-paralysis

Innovation: Finds practical solutions to hard problems, suggests better approaches and new ideas that prove useful, and stays nimble by minimizing complexity and finding time to simplify.

Collaboration: Understands that work cannot be accomplished solely as an individual contributor; works through others to develop holistic solutions that meet our customer needs and the goals of the organization.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and/or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Min 3 years relevant work experience
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software in healthcare, preferably with nursing point of care solutions.
• Knowledge of JAMF and/or ability to become proficient at using the MDM
• Understanding and knowledge of clinical workflows; applicable to the functionality and capability of Nurse Call systems and integrated devices.
• Strong problem-resolution skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train, support, and work collaboratively with users of clinical information systems at all professional and technical levels.
• Detail-oriented, with proven organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and see projects through to completion on deadline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information and instructions to all levels of clinical applications users in a specific, clear, and concise manner.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in documentation and reporting, with the ability to design and execute tests, analyze system performance data, and produce substantive reports and analyses.
• Ability to work with senior staff and managers, serving as a technical resource and providing advice and counsel on issues of functionality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, policy, and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad and / or in-depth knowledge of 1-2 areas of focus in clinical applications specialty area(s). Knowledge of systems and functions, including design, development, implementation, user support and training, maintenance, quality assurance, and system testing and evaluation.
• At least 2 years of experience in a highly regulated clinical healthcare environment.
• Working knowledge of Clinical Communications Systems
• Working knowledge of middleware systems

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values: UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html