EHR Application Analyst II

at  University of Rochester

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in related discipline, such as Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Engineering required
• 2 years of relevant experience required
• or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Clinical, technical or administrative experience in a health care setting preferred
• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and develop critical thinking skills required
• Strong communication (verbal and written), teamwork and follow-up skills required
• Skilled in using Microsoft software, specifically Office and SharePoint required
• Familiarity with Meaningful Use (ARRA) as well as HIPAA, JCAHO and other regulations that impact clinical practice preferred
• Epic certification in related application(s) within 12 months of hire (applies only to eRecord Analyst positions) required.
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GENERAL PURPOSE:

The EHR Application Analyst II is a member of a cross-functional team where teamwork, collaboration, challenges and continuous learning are the norm. The primary responsibilities of the position include recommending, planning, evaluating and translating clinical practice, operations, policy and procedures into electronic content and workflows using the EHR application. The primary goals of this position center on the configuration of the system to improve operations, standardize processes, gain workflow efficiencies and improve patient care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs in-depth analysis and facilitates development of integrated workflows. Completes the functional design and build of the EHR application with minimal guidance.
• Collaborates with others and uses critical thinking to seek resolution of system issues or conflicts for points of integration and communicates risk implications to team lead/project manager.
• Reviews requested enhancements.Prioritizes and implements requested changes to the system.
• Works with the project team, subject matter experts, training and technical team to define processes that cross applications and functional areas.
• Participates in the upgrade process. Acts as representative for the team as needed, attends upgrade meetings. Coordinates the activities of application-level team. Builds reports and workflows and tests work of self and others as needed. Identifies and resolves complex issues.
• Maintains standards for system build, including following naming and numbering conventions, security classifications, database/spreadsheets for system build and change control. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Builds relationships and effectively communicates with the project team, key stakeholders and physician practices as required.
• Performs tasks that maintain the foundational components and/or performance of the EHR application with limited guidance.
  Other duties as assigned