Application Specialist | Full-Time Day Shift (25125)

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Application Specialist.

Job Duties

Lead and attend end user meetings to determine application needs, requirements definition and documentation through the system life cycle.
Confirm backend application settings, data management and associated process documentation are complete based on organizational needs.
Research new versions of software, communicate new features to users; train users and document related process changes based on user feedback.
Troubleshoot with end-users and developers.
Provide application support.
Work with other IS and hospital departments to design applications; required an understanding of organization workflows.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties
Participate and present in multidisciplinary task forces, committees, and projects.

Continue professional development through reading, participation in seminars and optional training.

Keep informed on direction and happenings in the healthcare industry and within NBMC.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications
3+ years of experience maintaining applications preferred.

Familiarity with healthcare industry.

Familiarity with software applications.

Familiarity with implementing and maintaining applications.

Good organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in English.

Microsoft Office skills.

Basic computer skills.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent technical training course resulting in a computer science degree plus three years of experience in computer programming required.

Job Setting/Physical Demands
IT Office area.

Off-hours coverage when necessary.

Travel to offsite locations may be required.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$60,250 - $80,250

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.  We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.  Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience