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Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI is seeking an EpicCare Ambulatory Applications Analyst to join our INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY team!
The Applications Analyst will have a strong understanding of general principles of information systems and computer usage. Independently researches and seeks solutions to problems and contributes to improving workflow and process. Assists in evaluating systems, preparing an analysis of alternatives, and implementing enhancements to existing systems. Performs project management activities as well as analysis, design, implementation, education, and support of assigned application software. Will be thoroughly familiar with the function and processes of their assigned departments and assist the customer department in the use of the applications at Aspirus, while working to maintain and/or improve patient safety, departmental workflow, and cost containment. Position involves extensive consulting and communication with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technologist, and other clinical staff as well as clerical and administrative users, vendors, hospital management/administration, and outside agencies.
HOURS: Full-Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every 2 weeks.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of general principles of information systems and computer usage normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor of Science in Business, Information Technology, clinical area, or related field and/or two to five years’ relevant healthcare/IT experience required.
• Experience with clinical assessment, planning, protocol development, standards, policies and procedures preferred.
• Previous teaching/training and project management experience. Participated in at least one clinical information systems implementation/go-live.
• ITIL course to be completed within one year of hire.
• Very strong working knowledge of hospital clinical and administrative departments, operations, and core process flows. Understands interactions and flows with administrative and financial systems.
• Strong understanding of general principles of information systems and computer usage.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Development Life cycle (SDLC): project definition, user requirements definition, system requirements definition, analysis and design, system build, implementation and training, sustainment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, quick thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical ability to evaluate systems, test data and/or program logic, and determine proper program execution with some assistance.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and solve problems related to computer systems/software generally without assistance.
• Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and meet established deadlines generally without assistance.
• High level of expertise using computer tools in a clinical setting required.
• A tolerance for working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage several different issues at a time.