▷ 15h Left Clinical System Analyst- Full Time

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

The Clinical Systems Analyst maintains clinical computer applications, which includes coordination of the day-to-day application maintenance, end-user training, and participation in application upgrades and implementations. The Analyst coordinates and troubleshoots problems within the eMR Advanced Clinical applications and other clinical documentation applications, assists in problem analysis among other departments with outside vendors, and conducts special projects and prepares reports as requested.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Specific:

- Support, troubleshoot, build and implement various clinical documentation applications. (EF)
- Participate in all elements of ongoing maintenance and support including set-up, testing, security, and functionality of clinical applications within the hospital. (EF)
- Collaborate with clinical staff to streamline workflows and customize system settings to accommodate clinical needs. (EF)
- Develop and present classroom, individual, computer-based, and written education for healthcare applications, and collaborate with the Education Department on employee orientation and on-going needs.
- Collaborate with all clinical departments and Super Users using clinical applications to ensure effective use and troubleshoot and address identified needs. (EF)
- Learn new software, hardware, and other technical equipment for clinical support and become proficient in their use. (EF)
- Comply with applicable regulatory agency guidelines and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
- Assist with determining resources (equipment, supplies, space, etc.) necessary to carry out the functions of clinical documentation and support and ensure information systems are consistent with professional standards of practice.
- Develop, lead and/or participate in needs assessments and problem-solving workgroups.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures where applicable and necessary.
- Attends required orientations, department meetings, and in-services. Complete annual mandatory educational requirements as indicated.
- Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars and workshops, participation in professional affiliations, and reviewing applicable and current literature.

Hospital:

- Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
- Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
- Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required: Associate degree – Nursing or Licensed Vocational Nurse Diploma from an accredited school, or comparable experience in clinical systems analysis/clinical information management.

Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in health care, computer science or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum of two years in clinical setting and/or hospital information systems. Experience in planning, development, training, evaluation, implementation, revision, and maintenance of applications with internal staff, vendors, and consultants. Experience in trouble shooting computerized documentation and modules. Knowledgeable in clinical healthcare, clinical processes, or systems analysis.

Preferred: Hands on experience with clinical applications/modules, specifically Meditech.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required: Technically strong in computer applications. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to communicate with, collaborate with, and problem-solve with a diverse group of people, including physicians, providers, senior leaders, clinical personnel, and lay people. Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and maintain multiple, competing priorities.

Citizens Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

#J-18808-Ljbffr