Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Entity:Corporate ServicesDepartment:IS-MDSLocation: 3535 Market StreetHours: Hybrid, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pmAssociate Clinical Systems AnalystThe MDS Teams are responsible for the effective implementation, optimization, maintenance, and support of Clinical Systems that integrate with Epic System applications at Penn Medicine. The Associate Clinical Systems Analyst is responsible for assisting with analyzing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining clinical information systems within the Penn Medicine Health System. The incumbent would work closely with healthcare professionals, IT teams, and vendors to ensure the effective utilization of clinical systems to support patient care and improve operational efficiency. The Associate Clinical Systems Analyst is responsible for performing these duties while meeting the policies and standards of Penn Medicine and Corporate IS.AccountabilitiesConfigure and customize clinical systems, perform system testing, and provide end-user training and support including developing, planning, and executing testing for supported applicationsPerforms analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving of simple to complex issues at the technical, interface, and application levels. Identifies root-cause, recommends, tests, and implements changes.Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as Epic technical support teams, vendors, and other IS Application teams as needed to address complex technical issues maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA. Understands integration between various applications and functionality within those applicationsImplement and facilitate scheduled vendor releases, system upgrades, system enhancements, and resolve system defectsProvides customer service and acts as a liaison between the clinical departments and Information Services. Communicates problems, issues, and potential solutions to team members, clients, and organizational administration. Escalate complex issues as necessary. Clearly defines and articulates to operational stakeholders workflow changes that are offered with software/hardware upgrades and best practice solutions as recommended by the vendor.Participates in process to define and document user requirements and system scope. Reviews and collects information regarding potential system enhancements. Maintains thorough documentation of configurations, customizations, and support processes for assigned applicationsComplies with all applicable guidelines, policies, and procedures of Penn Medicine to ensure necessary controls, documentation, and audit trails. Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures. Ensure system changes follow change management procedures and protocolsPerforms duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and proceduresOther duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organizationMinimum RequirementsRequired Education and ExperienceH.S. Diploma/GED And 4+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationOrAssociate's Degree in IT, Healthcare IT, Management IS, Information Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Information Management And 3+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationOrBachelor's Degree IT, Healthcare IT, Management IS, Information Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Information Management And 1+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationRequired Skills and AbilitiesCustomer service oriented with particular emphasis on listening to end user requirements, and communicating viable alternatives, and offering recommendations with supporting evidenceDemonstrated success in applying Project Management disciplines in a complex Information Systems environmentDevelop and foster key relationships with site / entity senior stakeholders, and is viewed as a trusted IS leader and partnerDemonstrated success in coordinating the activities and deliverables of mid- large sized project teams from various areas of an organizationDemonstrate a strong knowledge of healthcare business operations and the associated technology solutions to support the businessExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of personal skill setsEffective communication skills in various methods, verbal, written, and presentationsAble to understand and effectively navigate matrixed organizational structures and cultureStrong analytical skills, specifically with business and functional requirements developmentSolid understanding of Information Systems infrastructure and application capabilitiesClinical Systems Analyst The MDS Teams are responsible for the effective implementation, optimization, maintenance, and support of Clinical Systems that integrate with various systems and EHRs at Penn Medicine. The Clinical Systems Analyst is responsible for analyzing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining clinical information systems within the Penn Medicine Health System, working closely with healthcare professionals, IT teams, and vendors to ensure the effective utilization of clinical systems to support patient care and improve operational efficiency. Clinical Systems Analysts are responsible for performing these duties while meeting the policies and standards of Penn Medicine and Corporate IS.AccountabilitiesConfigure and customize clinical systems, perform system testing, and provide end-user training and support including developing, planning, and executing testing for supported applicationsPerforms analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving of simple to complex issues at the technical, interface, and application levels. Identifies root-cause, recommends, tests, and implements changes.Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as Epic technical support teams, vendors, and other IS Application teams as needed to address complex technical issues maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA. Understands integration between various applications and functionality within those applicationsImplement and facilitate scheduled vendor releases, system upgrades, system enhancements, and resolve system defectsProvides customer service and acts as a liaison between the clinical departments and Information Services. Communicates problems, issues, and potential solutions to team members, clients, and organizational administration. Escalate complex issues as necessary. Clearly defines and articulates to operational stakeholders workflow changes that are offered with software/hardware upgrades and best practice solutions as recommended by the vendor.Assists with defining and documenting user requirements and system scope. Reviews and collects information regarding potential system enhancements. Maintains thorough documentation of configurations, customizations, and support processes for assigned applicationsComplies with all applicable guidelines, policies, and procedures of Penn Medicine to ensure necessary controls, documentation, and audit trails. Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures. Ensure system changes follow change management procedures and protocolsMinimum RequirementsRequired Education and ExperienceH.S. Diploma/GED And 6+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationOrAssociate's Degree in IT, Healthcare IT, Management IS, Information Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Information Management And 5+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationOrBachelor's Degree IT, Healthcare IT, Management IS, Information Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Information Management And 3+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationRequired Skills and AbilitiesCustomer service oriented with particular emphasis on listening to end user requirements, and communicating viable alternatives, and offering recommendations with supporting evidenceDemonstrated success in applying Project Management disciplines in a complex Information Systems environmentDevelop and foster key relationships with site / entity senior stakeholders, and is viewed as a trusted IS leader and partnerDemonstrated success in coordinating the activities and deliverables of mid- large sized project teams from various areas of an organizationDemonstrate a strong knowledge of healthcare business operations and the associated technology solutions to support the businessExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of personal skill setsEffective communication skills in various methods, verbal, written, and presentationsAble to understand and effectively navigate matrixed organizational structures and cultureStrong analytical skills, specifically with business and functional requirements developmentSolid understanding of Information Systems infrastructure and application capabilitiesSenior Clinical Systems AnalystThe MDS Teams are responsible for the effective implementation, optimization, maintenance, and support of Clinical Systems that integrate with Epic System applications at Penn Medicine. The Senior Clinical Systems Analyst is responsible for analyzing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining clinical information systems within the Penn Medicine Health System, working closely with healthcare professionals, IT teams, and vendors to ensure the effective utilization of clinical systems to support patient care and improve operational efficiency. They provide guidance and serve as a resource for other application team members on technical and functional application analysis, defining system requirements, and developing logical data models using best practices for build and configuration, maintenance, and data integrity. Senior Clinical Systems Analysts are responsible for performing these duties while meeting the policies and standards of Penn Medicine and Corporate IS.AccountabilitiesConfigure and customize clinical systems, perform system testing, and provide end-user training and support including developing, planning, and executing testing for supported applicationsProactively performs analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving of simple to complex issues at the technical, interface, and application levels. Identifies root-cause, recommends, tests, and implements changes.Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as Epic technical support teams, vendors, and other IS Application teams as needed to address complex technical issues maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA. Understands integration between various applications and functionality within those applicationsImplement and facilitate scheduled vendor releases, system upgrades, system enhancements, and resolve system defectsFacilitates relationships between the clinical departments and Information Services. Communicates problems, issues, and potential solutions to team members, clients, and organizational administration. Escalate complex issues as necessary. Clearly defines and articulates to operational stakeholders' workflow changes that are offered with software/hardware upgrades and best practice solutions as recommended by the vendor.Defines and documents user requirements, system scope, and roadmap for future enhancements. Reviews and collects information regarding potential system enhancements. Maintains thorough documentation of configurations, customizations, and support processes for assigned applicationsComplies with all applicable guidelines, policies, and procedures of Penn Medicine to ensure necessary controls, documentation, and audit trails. Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures. Ensure system changes follow change management procedures and protocolsPerforms duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and proceduresOther duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organizationMinimum RequirementsRequired Education and ExperienceH.S. Diploma/GED And 8+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationOrAssociate's Degree in IT, Healthcare IT, Management IS, Information Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Information Management And 7+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationOrBachelor's Degree IT, Healthcare IT, Management IS, Information Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Information Management And 5+ years Clinical Application Support, Troubleshooting, Analysis, HL7, Interfaces, Vital Signs Workflow, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record, Software/Hardware Upgrades, Electronic DictationRequired Skills and AbilitiesCustomer service oriented with particular emphasis on listening to end user requirements, and communicating viable alternatives, and offering recommendations with supporting evidenceDemonstrated success in applying Project Management disciplines in a complex Information Systems environmentDevelop and foster key relationships with site / entity senior stakeholders, and is viewed as a trusted IS leader and partnerDemonstrated success in coordinating the activities and deliverables of mid- large sized project teams from various areas of an organizationDemonstrate a strong knowledge of healthcare business operations and the associated technology solutions to support the businessExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of personal skill setsEffective communication skills in various methods, verbal, written, and presentationsAble to understand and effectively navigate matrixed organizational structures and cultureStrong analytical skills, specifically with business and functional requirements developmentSolid understanding of Information Systems infrastructure and application capabilitiesAdditional Information:Prior healthcare experience, partner with Safety, Risk Management, Quality, Clinical, and IT teams to translate business requirements into system configurations.Experience supporting Salesforce based applications. Particularly with Riskonnect Safety Event Management.Configure and maintain system workflows, forms, fields, hiershare/hierarchy, validation rules, and business logic to support safety event reporting and management.Experience in a system administrator role providing user access, roles, permissions, and security settings in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Job Title
Senior Clinical Systems Analyst