IT Applications Analyst II/ III
Overview:
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.
We have openings for Applications Analyst II and III on our Digital Technology Services team!
Applications Analyst II:
This is a hybrid position-50/50 in the Edison Office/Remote. Epiccare Ambulatory certification, IT experience, and clinical experience strongly preferred.
Applications Analyst II:
Candidates will be working with Epic Beaker / all laboratory applications in this role.
This is a hybrid role where candidates will be exptected to be onsite 1 day per week in the Edison, NJ office, but this could change over time.
Applications Analyst III - Epic Resolute HB/PB Claims:
Candidates need to be certified in Epic Resolute Hospital Billing Administration and/or Resolute Professional Billing Administration as well as Epic Resolute Hospital Billing Claims / Electronic Remittances and/or Resolute Professional Billing Claims / Electronic Remittances.The ideal candidate will have Claims/Remittance experience. This is a hybrid position, where you will need to come into the office every Tuesday.
Applications Analyst III - Epic Beacon:
Candidates need to be certified in EPIC Beacon. This is a hybrid role (50% in the Edison, NJ office and 50% remote).
Responsibilities:
A day in the life of an Applications Analyst II and III at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Ability to effectively share knowledge with and mentor lower level Application Analysts.
- Installs/upgrades new/existing applications and components, configures application settings, and validates work performed by lower level Application Analysts.
- Assists in the coordination of end user support activities.
- Attends, participates in, and contributes to meetings throughout the facility. Coordinates and runs meetings within the IT department.
- Provides go-live support for users on new applications, modules, and functionality.
- Oversees and/or performs analysis of necessary application modifications and works with IT associates and/or the vendor to coordinate the modification.
- Analyzes business/clinical needs and requirements.
- Interprets end user requirements by fully discussing potential options and helping client move towards optimal solution.
- Evaluates the operational workflow that is applied to the system.
- Creates system specifications from user requirements.
- Creates test plans and tests new systems, version upgrades, and any system modifications.
- Documents all outcomes of testing. Reviews lower level Application Analysts test plans and documented outcomes for consistency and thoroughness.
- Responsible for application implementation, troubleshooting, and support.
- Presents oral and written communications to project teams and other departments.
- Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Updates system, operational, and department documentation.
- Recommends areas for process improvements.
- Provides on-call support for applications.
- Provides input into policy and procedure redesign.
- Functions as a preceptor for new staff in the department.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Lifts a minimum of 20 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 20 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
- Adheres to the Medical Centers Organizational Competencies and Standards of Behavior.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Application Analyst II :
- Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of IT experience and/or 2 Years of Clinical experience.
- Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Application Analyst III:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of IT experience preferably in healthcare or related field OR 2 Years of IT experience and 2 years of clinical experience.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Bachelors degree.
- Healthcare experience or related field.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Epic and/or other relevant certification(s) or where applicable, other relevant applications experience.