Application Programmer Analyst I Epic

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Processes, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Documentation, Functional Analysis, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, High School Diploma, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Nursing, OSHA, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Requirements, Respiratory Therapy, Safety/Work Safety, Software Administration, Software Engineering, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Teleconferencing, The Joint Commission (TJC), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

8-4

Summary:
Facilitates a process, people and technology method of transformation. Supports the organizations IT Applications for Catholic Health (CH) facilities. Identifies and implements software solutions for CH business and/or clinical needs. Brings vendor software solutions to CH customers. Serves as a technical liaison. Responsibilities include system installation and maintenance. Performs problem diagnostics, resolution, and documentation. Provides technical and functional analysis, system building, and testing. Prepares specifications and documentation related to systems. Provides support for specific projects. Knows the business and/or clinical processes and the technical mechanics to support the work. The first level does so at a basic to beginner complexity and competency. Procedures for the job are general, and work is supervised and guided by manager or team member. Employee knows and analyzes procedures, interprets them and adapts them with limited discretion as necessary.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Bachelors: minimum one (1) year of job experience in a computer science, business or healthcare field
  • Associates: minimum three (3) years of job experience in a computer science, business or healthcare field
  • High School Diploma or equivalent: minimum five to six (5-6) years of job experience in a computer science, business or healthcare related experience in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE

  • Basic computer experience required, with personal computer applications and larger systems
  • Previous healthcare information systems experience highly recommended
  • Candidates for a Clinical team may preferably have related health care specialty experience such as Nursing, Med Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Pharmacy
  • Candidates for a clinical team should also be familiar with regulatory requirements applicable to patient care to include, but not limited to, JCAHO, NYSDOH, HIPAA, and OSHA. Clinical team candidates should also be familiar with patient care processes commonly found across the continuum of care
  • Industry Certifications recognized with preference

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Demonstrated basic knowledge of system concepts, techniques, tools, and standards required
  • Demonstrated systems knowledge of assigned application areas
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communications skills
  • Demonstrated beginner skills with personal computer applications, including Windows, Microsoft Office applications and teleconferencing tools
  • Good organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to establish good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
  • Demonstrated track record of operations and system documentation
  • Ability and means to travel among CH sites
  • Ability to travel to vendor sponsored training and user events. This may include air travel and overnight stays outside of WNY
  • Ability to successfully complete any required training and/or certifications pertinent to software support
  • Access to confidential information and handling of regulated content such as PHI is constant. Some access to confidential business data is included

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
  • Position requires flexible scheduling which may include covering evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays in order to provide support
  • Position requires routine on call assignment requiring individual to be available by phone and have access to a computer, internet access, and ability to log in. On call responsibilities may also require individual to come on site as necessary

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org