Clinical Systems Analyst (Cerner Scheduling)

Position: Clinical Systems Analyst (Cerner Scheduling)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) –

Length: 12+ months

• Health and hospital experience required
• this a Build role or the Cerner Scheduling application. Focus should be on Oracle/Cerner Scheduling Build and PowerChart.

JOB DUTIES (List in order of importance)

• Utilizing Cerner PowerChart and Scheduling the analyst will design, build and document application changes. Consult with end users on Scheduling module design and build changes.
• Tests software to detailed specifications.
• Trains less experienced personnel.
• Reports project activity and status to management.
• Learns new clinical applications and oversees the completion of tasks related to clinical system functions.
• Attend applicable vendor clinical application classes.
• Coordinate the resolution of User calls and determine appropriate action by investigating and analyzing reported hardware and software problems.
• Identify, analyze, track and report on project issues.
• Evaluate and assist senior management in the implementation of system upgrades.
• Analyzing functional requirements documentation, conducting interviews with key personnel and collecting information about the use of the current system.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation and development of interface and conversion specifications.
• Act as liaison between departments and external areas as required. Schedule periodic meetings with IS, Vendors and Users to ensure effective communications.
• Identify and encourage user department procedural changes.
• Conduct workflow sessions with end users.
• Demonstrate system to users.
• Perform system adaptations and modifications according to the prepared specifications.
• Function as a project implementation manager for clinical system related projects.
• Assist in developing departmental education and training materials.
• Monitor/review procedural materials.
• Refine sample test plans for conversion, interfaces and applications.
• Assist in the development of a Live Event Plan.
• Provide post-live application support.
• Work with Project Management to obtain sign-offs.
• Complete assigned work plan tasks.
• Maintain tables, files, profiles, codes sets, etc.
• Provide after-hours support of clinical applications per schedule.
• Learn and assist with other applications as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience with Cerner PowerChart and Scheduling module
• Experienced in Systems Development Life Cycle
• Project management and project management software skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Healthcare Information Systems is required. Implementation project management experience and hands on experience implementing vendor clinical application software, along with a strong desire to learn other technologies is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ build and maintenance experience with Cerner PowerChart and Scheduling is required.
• Exhibit the ability to communicate effectively in a customer service environment Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with both internal and external hospital contacts.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
• Experience in the use of Client Server Clinical systems is preferred.
• The use of personal computer hardware and software packages, MS Office is required.
• Ability to complete project tasks and assignments on time is required. Applications programming experience a plus.