Application Analyst

Application Analyst

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Job Summary:

Functions under the direction of the IT Manager. Application Analyst provides intermediate system-level support of multi-user clinical and financial applications, operating systems, hardware, software, and reporting tools, including installation, configuration, training, maintenance, and support of these systems. Requires intermediate knowledge of systems analysis. Comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts and methodology. Able to lead and participate in project planning sessions. Ability to establish project goals, milestones, and procedures. Able to manage projects with varying levels of complexity. The Application Analyst works with project leaders on several aspects of project planning to meet project deadlines. Promotes excellent customer service and strong communication skills to ensure the success of all software applications. Works with outside departments to promote, educate and train on current applications. Works with other members of the Information Systems staff, clinical and operational departments and other Wellstar Health System team members to accomplish the goals established for the project.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Initiative: Takes care of responsibilities and work efforts without being asked to do so. Demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and facilitates follow-through. Seeks out opportunities to take on additional responsibilities. Offers constructive recommendations and proposes courses of action in support of team responsibilities. Exercises good judgment in taking appropriate action, while keeping management appropriately informed.

Decision Making / Judgment:

Recognizes problems and brings the problem to the attention of others, systematically gathers information, seeks input from others. Is able to articulate the underlying issues of the problem, sorts through complex issues, and evaluates potential solutions. Is able to implement the correct solution to resolve the problem. Communicates decisions to others, and evaluates the results of the decision.

Results Focus:

Sets challenging personal goals with achievable dates. Works with others on the team to set and meet team goals. Prioritizes and takes ownership of tasks, overcomes obstacles by researching and asking questions to peers. Accepts accountability, and ownership of meeting deadlines. Has the ability to define the problem, and then outline the resolution, and what success would look like. Maintains adherence to Wellstar's defined processes such as, on-call incident management, change management testing procedures, and timekeeping.

Adaptability/Flexibility:

Quickly adapts to change in the performance of duties. Remains calm and composed under stressful situations. Persuades others to stay calm and focused on the main goals. Promotes and demonstrates open-mindedness towards change.

Creativity / Innovation:

Brings new thoughts and ideas to the conversation, challenges the status quo, leads brainstorming sessions with other team members. Takes risk, supports change, and encourages innovation.

Project Management:

Comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts and methodology. Able to lead and participate in project planning sessions. Ability to establish project goals, milestones, and procedures. Able to define roles and responsibilities, and acquires project resources. Ability to monitor project progress and identify issues and risk. Able to manage projects with varying levels of complexity.

Mission, Vision, and Credo:

Supports, communicates, and incorporates WellStar Vision, Mission and Credo through daily actions and decisions, generates enthusiasm, incorporates vision when planning.

Self Development:

Takes responsibility for his / her personal growth and development and continually works to expand skillset. Seeks out opportunities for knowledge-sharing with team. Establishes clear and challenging short-term and long-term personal goals and works to increase both individual and team capabilities. Demonstrates great initiative and energy in pursuit of growth goals and individual and team skillset expansion.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelors Information Technology or Bachelors Other

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in technology and/or healthcare or related industry.

Required Minimum Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment by accepting and offering constructive feedback and supporting team goals. Ability to multi-task and complete assigned tasks independently with minimal guidance with close attention to detail, and ability to offer some guidance to other team members. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems, and offer solutions. Comprehensive understanding of application support. Ability to serve as a primary resource for at least 1 application module. Ability to gather, translate, and communicate business or clinical requirements into technical solutions for application implementation.

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