[BBLISA-jobs] Systems Analyst Position available at HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, MA

[Boudreau, Kathy]

I.  GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Systems Analyst is responsible for maintaining the continual flow of computerized information within clinical and financial departments. Primary responsibilities will include application assessment and testing with development of critical functional and technical specifications. Will also include the analysis and development of financial, statistical and clinical reports to support financial and clinical operations.

II. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job duties specific to this position:
*        Overall responsibilities include leading process analysis investigations and coordinating application upgrade/integration initiatives through the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical and quality data on a regular and ad-hoc basis.  The Systems Analyst will be working with clinical process improvements, regulatory reporting, financial and operational management, quality assurance, cost projections, and risk management to support the hospital leadership.
*        Ensure the result set accuracy with quality assurance methods to maintain high quality and integrity of data.
*        Integrate and automate data processes and reporting to promote the transition of reports to an electronic format.
*        Develop and maintain documentation and libraries of key processes.
*        Identifies trends and patterns in data and assists customers in identifying causes.
*         Presents clear, complete reports of outcomes, implications and limitations orally, graphically, and in written form, selecting the most meaningful, creative, and user-friendly display of relevant data.
*        Utilizes technical creativity to facilitate data analysis.
*        Recommends opportunities for process improvements.
*        Serves on, and participates in committees as requested.
*        Provides expertise with technical tools and report design to meet diverse and changing needs for management reporting and advises data users including senior level hospital management and/or staff regarding data availability, data integrity, and available options for performing data analysis.
*        Establishes and maintains positive collaborative relationships with all customer departments and individuals.
*        Maintains precise and clear documentation of projects.
*        Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job duties for all positions:
*        Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the HealthAlliance Three Pillars: Finance, Quality, and Service Excellence.
*        The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance Hospitals and serve as a role model for the CARES- It Happens Here customer service initiative.
*        Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
*        Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
*        Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
*        Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
*        Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
*        Maintains, and fosters, an organized, clean, safe work environment.
*        Actively contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
*        Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
*        Demonstrates respect for the diversity of patient and employee populations. Supports and encourage diverse points of view, work and lifestyles.
*        Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
*        Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

III. JOB REQUIREMENTS



JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
*        Required: In depth knowledge of software application support, upgrade and deployment methodologies, SDLC, data mapping and analysis.
*        Required: Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.  Ability to take initiative and develop creative solutions.
*        Required: Extensive knowledge of data management and reporting tools such as MS Access and MS Excel.
*        Required: Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
*        Preferred: Experience in a health care environment.
*        Preferred: Experience in various aspects of health services research and data analysis.  HIPAA compliance a plus.



EDUCATION:
*        Required: A Bachelor's degree with coursework in computer programming, business, accounting, quality improvement, statistics and finance.

EXPERIENCE:
*        2-4 years of related experience with industry standard software analysis, SDLC, software quality assurance testing, application enhancements and upgrades as well as technical support for information management systems.


An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.


To apply for this position please visit www.healthalliance.com/careers<http://www.healthalliance.com/careers>



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