Intermediate Application Specialist

Overview

Job Summary

Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written.

Essential Functions

• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains those programs.
• Manages projects in all aspects of information systems lifecycle (info planning,
• business requirements definition, implementation, productions support).
• Communicates and manages project scope.
• Coordinates with multiple vendors. Competent to work on most phases of
• applications systems analysis and programming activities, but requires instruction
• and guidance in other phases.
• Creates business process for chosen packaged systems. Configures packaged
• systems.
• Ensures all user requests are received in writing and properly evaluated. Responds
• to request in a timely manner.
• Guarantees efficient and effective completion of project assignments in accordance
• with standard procedures.
• Assists in the resolution of issues regarding projects being worked on and develops
• recommendations for those issues.
• Assists in work plan development and management.

Physical Requirements

Work is subject to high-level visibility through verbal and written communications with senior hospital management, associated project deadlines, personnel evaluation, and counseling. Must be available for on-call support on a regular basis. Must be able to lift objects that weigh up to 35 lbs. Due to project requirements, overtime will be required, as needed.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related job field or two years degree with equivalent clinical work experience preferred. Experience in desktop applications (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, etc.), databases (databases (MS-Access, Oracle, Sybase, etc.), Software Development packages ((Visual Basic), programming languages (C++), SQR, Crystal, Unix and AIX. Experience in an educational background should have Information Systems or Business-Related internships or Part-time employment experiences. Two years ‘work experience with IS Technology preferred. Teammate should be service-oriented, team player.  Experience in Health Care Industry preferred.  Communicates proactively, cooperatively and constructively. 

Epic Radiant or Cupid Certification highly preferred. Lumens experience and badge preferred. EPIC build and implementation experience and / or testing- integration skill set preferred.  Previous experience building and maintaining appointment based scheduling applications as well as in-depth knowledge in the following master files: EAP, PRC, PLS, SER, CER, LOR preferred.