What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Analyst position at Phelps Health?
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
- The System Analyst is responsible for the archiving project and maintaining the archived data system and legacy applications used at Phelps Health. In addition, the Systems Analyst will be responsible for the functional analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of other identified software applications and integrations (interfaces, APIs, etx.) used at Phelps Health. This position includes working as the liaison between Phelps Health departments regarding application or integration issues and application software vendors.
- Works under the direction of the Clinical Applications and Integration Manager to provide daily support to third party applications, the data archive system, and integrations.
- Acquires a working knowledge and understanding of the data archiving system, third party applications and other application systems in order to evaluate the functioning of integrations and applications. Makes recommendations for change for improvement.
- Manage the conversation of data into the archive system, validation efforts, training, reporting, and other activities associated with the creation, usage, and maintenance of the archive system.
- Research and resolve problems and questions from staff.
- Provide daily and on-call support and maintenance of the archive system, designated third party application systems, and integrations.
- Meet target deadlines.
- Use available resources to enhance knowledge and expertise.
- Fulfill additional integrated roles as requested.
- Supports ongoing efforts to preserve accuracy and integrity of data. Recommends processes to protect critical data from loss, contingency plans for applications, and revisions to application recovery procedures.
- Adheres to policies and procedures defined in Phelps Health manuals. Complies with regulatory agency standards and Phelps Health quality assurance standards in providing application and integration support.
- Manages and communicates technical timelines (e.g. design, build, testing), executes task assignments within established timeframes, and complies with requirements for status reporting and documentation.
- Associates degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Two years of experience in System Analysis in Healthcare setting required. Leadership, mentoring, and project management experience is preferred.
- Understanding of Windows operating systems, HL7 interface, SQL, Databases, Scripting and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Epic Bridges Certification
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and to generate technical reports and documents. May occasionally be expected to work unusual hours while resolving technical issues. Standing, walking, and sitting are required. Moderate lifting (10lbs) required.
- Standard office conditions; well lighted, climate controlled area. Constant noise from fans and printers for extended periods. Will spend a great deal of time using computers with possible visual or muscular discomfort. Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
