Application Analyst

The Application System Analyst 2 designs, configures, supports and maintains accurate and efficient Information Services technology, applications and programs to maximize organizational performance. Provides technical, systems and applications support to FMOLHS facilities and users. Provides ongoing analysis and problem‑solving to ensure the integration of technology in effective workflow and process design. The senior level position has advanced knowledge in their field, assumes higher level projects and mentors and trains staff members.

• Facilitates vision development, solution design, standards guidance, project scoping, IS strategy integration and implementation of efficient, high‑quality technology and applications systems.
• Evaluates technology, systems and application capabilities, analyzes workflow/data flow, and creates efficient and logical solutions. Plans, schedules, reviews, and performs analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation of assigned technology and application systems. Participates in solution testing and documents clear and concise system descriptions that meet project requirements and departmental quality standards.
• Collaborates with FMOLHS Information Services, leaders, team members and end users to develop efficient, cost‑conscious technology and applications system specifications that maximize organizational performance.
• Utilizes organizational project management methodology, processes, and systems to ensure effective and efficient project development and completion. Evaluates requests for programming and provides timetables for completion.
• Develops and implements data driven performance improvement methodologies. Maintains accurate records for use in evaluating organizational performance. Identifies ways of improving current services and consults with management on issues and problems.
• Ensures security, integrity, and privacy of FMOLHS data in conjunction with FMOLHS policies and procedures.
• Strives to promote the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in the field of expertise through participation in job‑relevant seminars and workshops, attendance at professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations.
• Utilizes IS project management methodology and best practices to improve individual and organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes.

• 2 years experience as Application System Analyst (IS Architect) or 5 years in FMOLHS IS experience OR 1 year as Application System Specialist
• Bachelor’s degree in IS field OR 5 years technical experience in the IT field OR 3 years FMOLHS IT experience OR 3 years as a current Licensed Clinical Professional (RN, MT, RT, RRT, CRT, Dietitian) OR 3 years experience as Supervisor of Pharmacy Tech OR a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) with 3 years experience as an HIM professional OR 3 years as User Liaison with appropriate EMR build certification.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries; subject to many interruptions; occasional travel.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Frequent use of hands and fingers; good visual and hearing acuity; mostly sedentary work.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Good interpersonal/human relations skills; good oral and written communication skills; problem solving and critical thinking skills.