Application Analyst Sr- Optime/Anesthesia

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

680 Lake Shore Drive

Experienced certified Optime/Anesthesia Application Analyst desired. Proficiency in associated programs sought in addition to or in lieu of direct application expertise. Strong troubleshooting skills and aptitude to grasp complex interconnections between multiple applications. Ability to follow detailed build and change control processes. Works at an advanced level and consistently displays excellence in performance and leadership. Experience in related integrations and technical support is preferred.

Supports information management needs of various client departments or workflows across the organization through project coordination, applications implementation, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance or enhancements. Manages small and medium sized projects as well as mentors less experience staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides application implementation support, technical guidance, and serves as primary resolution point for all issues regarding assigned applications.
• Works with complex workflows or workgroups, demonstrating knowledge of integrated workflows and applications and problem analysis to provide system solutions for organizational needs.
• Works collaboratively with end-users to understand workflows and develop system support, including analysis of business needs and user needs, translation into proper system requirement specifications and documentation of requirements. 
• Manages small to medium-sized assigned projects or phases of larger projects, with minimal supervision.  Develops and creates detailed work plans, timelines, and other appropriate documentation, identifies appropriate resources needed and provides timely status reports.
• Provides data transfer, access and manipulation of aggregate and comparative data.
• Provides assistance with system selection, system maintenance/upgrade and implementation, including system definition, build, testing and conversion planning and interfaces.  
• Develops and monitors testing scenarios and methodologies to demonstrate system effectiveness.   Prepares and maintains documentation on testing plans.
• Participates in completion of user documentation and training procedures.
• Evaluates system utilization and performance. 
• Participates in system optimization.   
• Guides and advises less-experienced application analysts.  
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations for transactions, security, and confidentiality.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or healthcare field with related training. A combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job.
• Minimum four years of experience installing/supporting applications and systems analysis/design and integration/design. Experience in a healthcare related field preferred.
• Certification, or equivalent, if applicable for assigned applications.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Windows OS and applications.
• Excellent facilitation and project management skills. Ability to manage assigned projects to specified budget and timeline with minimal supervision. Must be able to prioritize, organize and assess work in order to meet aggressive deadlines and cope in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills. Ability to articulate facts and ideas clearly and concisely. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and clearly articulate potential solutions.
• Competent to work at the highest technical level of most phases of system analysis, while able to consider business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Capable of working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality relating to employee/patient and hospital.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$99,840.00-$164,736.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

 

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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