Clinical Applications Analyst
Yampa Valley Medical Center
Steamboat Springs, Colorado

About the Department:

The HIS Department supports the clinical departments of YVMC with the implementation and ongoing utilization and maintenance of various clinical software systems with a patient-centered focus within the Electronic Medical Record. MediTech Client Server 5.55 Clinical Applications Implemented - PCS, LAB, ITS, PCM (partial CPOE), LTC, iSite PACS, EDM, ORM. Team size - 2 applications analysts, one financial application analyst, five infrastructure support staff. "Whatever It Takes" attitude!

Position Profile:

The Clinical Applications Analyst is responsible for supporting departments of YVMC with the implementation and ongoing utilization and maintenance of various software systems. Focus on supporting clinical applications with a patient-centered focus within the Electronic Medical Record. Oversight responsibility for clinical application support. Works closely with infrastructure support staff to coordinate project activities and daily operational support.

• Serves as project lead for completion of Computerized Provider Order Entry implementation.
• Serves in coordinator role for all Meditech system upgrades and enhancements to Meditech modules. Works with directors and core team leaders to assure adequate testing and staff training on new software releases is completed. Serves as central point of contact with Meditech for issue resolution. Works with directors and other software vendors working in concert with Meditech to assure compatibility with new software releases.
• Provides technical support for the Meditech and non-Meditech modules within the scope of clinical services. Maximize use of Meditech system by providing process review with department directors and core team leaders. Review with both existing module functionality as well as new enhancements.
• Coordinates all user requests custom programming to clinical services modules, which are outside the scope of normal releases by Meditech. Provides detailed analysis of programming request including functionality assessment, potential impact on users and other modules, and cost of the enhancement. Coordinates the testing and implementation of custom programming once approved and delivered by Meditech.
• Provides technical guidance and support for the continued integration of the Electronic Medical Record. Serves as a resource for the development of the patient-centered EMR through integration and coordinated implementation efforts with other applications, modules and systems.

Qualifications:

• Clinical background required. Nursing degree highly desired.
• Meditech system experience required. Meditech Client Server experience highly desirable.
• 3 to 5 years of user training on hospital information systems software preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with and train staff and physicians on individual basis or in group settings.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and influence decisions.
• Ability to take call.

How to Apply:

For more information or to apply online, please visit www.yvmc.org/careers.

Email your resume to careers@yvmc.org.

Or send your resume to:

Yampa Valley Medical Center
1024 Central Park Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
FAX: 970-871-2337