Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Application Analyst - Research and Education Technology and Operations Facility Josie Roberts Admin Building Job Locations US-TX-Houston Category Information Technology Position Type Full-Time Department RSRCH & ED Technology Ops Shift 1st - Day Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Application Analyst position is responsible for intermediate level support and configuration of assigned applications. The position entails assisting, training and supporting customers with the operation and administration of systems. The Application Analyst position troubleshoots issues and works with vendors on issue resolution and partners with customers to increase understanding of available tools to enhance operational efficiencies. Responsibilities for this position may include creating, documentation and assisting other IT groups and teams with issues and problems. The Application Analyst position ensures the services provided contribute to the successful accomplishment of department and organizational goals. This position possesses intermediate technical expertise to support specific healthcare applications and will cross train to become proficient in multiple applications. The Application Analyst position applies skills in line with Houston Methodist values and goals, to assure the efficient, effective and consistent delivery of high-quality IT services.

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PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with clients. Shares acquired skills with team members through documentation and training.Assists, trains and supports customers with the operation and administration of systems.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Debugs, programs and tests systems and applications. Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs.Utilizes working knowledge of assigned applications to effectively complete assigned tasks. Applies workflow to and from clinical and business applications.Effectively leads and facilitates meetings. Develops meeting objectives, agendas and action items.Supports and installs software applications, including on call support.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides high quality technical support for assigned application(s). Creates custom solutions or configuration options to solve operational or workflow issues.Leads medium to large scale projects utilizing Houston Methodist project guidelines including budget adherence.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establishes responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manages time effectively. Accurately completes and submits assigned work and status reports according to project timelines and expectations.Prioritizes issue resolution, work requests and tasks effectively.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Anticipates client needs and communicates to department leadership for solution development.Resolves problems of moderate to advanced complexity using strong analytical and logic skills. Generates innovative solutions in partnership with customers, vendors cross and functional IT teams.Seeks out opportunities to cross train and become proficient in multiple applications.Participates in professional development. Completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related field or experience working as a licensed clinical or certified IT professional or an additional four years' experience in addition to the experience listed below in lieu of degree or licensed clinical or certified IT professional experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Three years experience in IT or clinical or business workflowExperience supporting clinical, ancillary or business environments License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesUnderstanding of business processes and requirements as related to the assigned (clinical or business) environmentAbility to support large scale clinical and ancillary systemsFamiliar with current database and operating systems as required for assigned applicationsTechnical skills to support multiple applicationsIntermediate level competency in multiple applications or areas of clinical workflowDemonstrated project management skillsAbility to problem solve and generate innovative solutions in conjunction with customers, vendors, and Information Technology

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE
Uniform NoScrubs NoBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile

Houston Methodist Academic Institute (formerly the Houston Methodist Research Institute) was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research and clinical trials, the academic institute houses over 2,047 credentialed researchers conducting 1,470 ongoing clinical protocols.

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