Systems Analyst III

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a Systems Analyst III to serve as an application specialist who develops, maintains, and integrates computer applications within the Research Information Systems department.

The role collaborates with customers, vendors and IT professionals to maximize efficiency, ensures compatibility with other modules, and handles complex multi-disciplinary tasks in a healthcare IT environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Master's degree recommended.
• 4 years of related work experience in IS/Healthcare.
• Healthcare environment experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with users to provide a stable, reliable system and high level of service.
• Provides timely end-user support and acts as second-level support for assigned applications.
• Assists trainers in developing training material for supported apps.
• Performs in-depth analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of complex issues.
• Develops testing plans and coordinates application testing and release validation.
• Maintains system documentation and audits; provides on-site and phone support as needed.

Skills

Systems analysis

Customer collaboration

Root cause analysis

Testing

Change control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC033000 Research Information Systems Summary: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Hybrid Additional Information: The Systems Analyst III serves as an application specialist who uses an in-depth level of knowledge, clinical, financial, or information technology experience to develop, establish, and maintain computer application solutions. Collaborates with customers, vendors, and other IT professionals to meet challenges in order to maximize efficiency and achieve quality outcomes. Uses considerable experience and an in-depth understanding of system integration to ensure that other systems and modules will work in harmony with their supported applications. Successfully completes complex work assignments that are multi-disciplinary, multi-application oriented, and require new and unique approaches with a varied group of people.

Required Education: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience Recommended Education: Master's Degree Required Work Experience: Related Field - 4 years of experience Recommended Work Experience: IS - Direct_2 years Healthcare environment Required Certifications: Application Certifications specific to Assigned Roles - Recommended Certifications: Description

• Works closely with users to provide a stable and reliable system and maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Provides timely and courteous end user support.
• Acts as the second level of support for the applications assigned.
• Assists trainers in the development of training material related to supported applications.
• Performs in-depth analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of complex system issues and uses critical thinking and resources to solve application issues.
• Analyzes and tests new functionality in releases to determine application viability and integrity.
• Provides regular maintenance to navigators, flow sheets, and all other application components.
• Maintains appropriate system documentation and audits.
• Provides on-site and phone support as necessary.
• Adheres to change control process.
• Communicates with customers, peers, and supervisors to provide status of current projects or problems.
• Attends meetings to support application progress and organizational goals.
• Assists vendors and 3rd party resources with needs related to supported applications.
• Leads meetings with subject matter experts and others, to develop and build material and support application.
• Develops testing plans, and assists in organizing application related testing.
• May require valid driver's license and insurance if role requires.
• May require maintenance of inventory records pertaining to equipment location, repair and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s LittleRock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”

Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.”

Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.”

Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!”

Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!”

Nick – Supply Assistant