Master Clinical Application Analyst

RiseMe; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Paid leave

Education discount

Retirement matching

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences seeks a Master Application Systems Analyst to support EMR Services (Beacon) with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include configuration, testing, and maintenance of Epic Beacon applications, ensuring SLAs, and coordinating with vendors and operations.

The role requires advanced certifications, leadership experience, and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Project, and Visio.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's or Associate or HS with required experience in application systems development and testing.
• Healthcare delivery system experience is required, plus management experience if applicable.
• Epic Beacon certification is a must and IT Epic Certification policy compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads configuration, maintenance, testing, and optimization of assigned applications.
• Partners with users, operations, IT teams, and vendors to define workflows and communicate changes.
• Leads troubleshooting including root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Oversees application integration, testing, security, and production changes.
• Leads IT projects from planning to implementation and provides mentorship to analysts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Master's degree in computer science, nursing, or related healthcare field

Bachelor's degree in computer science, nursing, or related healthcare field

Associate's degree in computer science, nursing, or related healthcare field

High School diploma/GED with significant experience

Tools

Epic Beacon certification

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students".All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Closing Date:

10/26/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department:

IT | Pharmacy/Pathology

Summary of Job Duties:

The Master Application Systems Analyst supports [EMR Services] and works with little to no supervision, exercising appropriate judgment and operational considerations. Supports system applications, primarily [Beacon]. Exhibits expert knowledge and proficiency on overall software functionality and integration. Responsible for supervising and participating in the team’s work and distribution of responsibilities related to system build, testing, implementation support, and maintenance of assigned Epic applications, ensuring that service level agreements and deadlines are met. Communicates team performance to upper management and provides feedback on team member evaluations. Performs in-depth analysis, troubleshooting, data collection, and root cause analysis and then identifies and/or implements potential solutions for issues related to the system or usage of it. Analyzes/reviews and tests each product release and communicates needed changes to operations. Must be able to document, follow and enforce change control procedures for the system. Drives and facilitates coordination of efforts required from analysts, system vendors, and operations to ensure that system integrity is maintained and that IT deliverables meet operational business needs. Researches, analyzes, facilitates and implements business and system workflows in order to expedite process improvement and coordinate business practices. Identifies best practices and implements opportunities for standardization. Prepares activity and other reports as necessary. Attains necessary certifications, as applicable, in a timely manner according to policy. Provides On-Call support for application. As team leader, provides procedural and technical guidance and supervision to team members.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science, nursing, or a related healthcare field, plus four (4) years of experience in application systems development and testing, including at least two (2) years of experience in a healthcare delivery system and one (1) year of experience managing a process and/or application, or
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, nursing, or a related healthcare field plus six (6) years of experience in application systems development and testing, including at least two (2) years of experience in a healthcare delivery system and one (1) year of experience managing a process and/or application, or
• Associate's degree in computer science, nursing, or related healthcare field plus eight (8) years of experience in application systems development and testing, including at least two (2) years of experience in a healthcare delivery system and one (1) year of experience managing a process and/or application, or
• High School diploma/GED plus ten (10) years of experience in application systems development and testing, including at least two (2) years of experience in a healthcare delivery system and one (1) year of experience managing a process and/or application required.
• Required certification: Epic Beacon.
• Must be certified in accordance with IT Epic Certification Policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Professional software suite.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Two years in a leading role with teams or projects is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the configuration, maintenance, testing, and optimization of assigned applications to ensure system integrity, efficiency, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Partners with users, operational teams, IT teams, and vendors to identify business needs, define workflows, develop solutions, and communicate system changes and capabilities.
• Leads troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues, including root-cause analysis, prioritization, escalation, documentation, and communication with stakeholders.
• Oversees application integration, testing, security, and production changes to support data integrity, system stability, clinical operations, and regulatory requirements.
• Leads and supports IT projects, system implementations, and application upgrades, including planning, requirements gathering, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to analysts, including workload management, coaching, performance feedback, issue escalation, and team communication.
• Develops and maintains system documentation, training materials, reports, audit trails, change controls, and business continuity procedures.
• Supports project cost analysis, estimates, budget validation, and other fiscal or metric-related activities as needed.
• Maintains required certifications and stays current on industry, regulatory, and technology changes that may impact assigned applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes