Geisinger Health System

Application Analyst III

Geisinger Health System$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant experience required, with potential for alternative combinations of education and experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is mandatory.
  • Experience with healthcare Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions is preferred.
  • Proficient communication skills essential for effective collaboration.
  • Strong multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced IT environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and support application enhancements and resolve issues.
  • Analyze workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
  • Document current and future state workflows and project plans.
  • Coordinate various testing phases including unit and integrated testing.
  • Communicate progress and issues effectively to team and stakeholders.
  • Prepare and conduct training sessions in-person or virtually.
  • Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 application support.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits including vision and dental from day one.
  • Supportive atmosphere promoting collaboration and cooperation.
  • Encouragement of diversity in the workforce to reflect community backgrounds.
Full Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Health Plan Hughes Center

Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
Yes

Job Summary:
Responsible for the performance of tasks related to application implementation, adoption, enhancement, and support. This includes but is not limited to analysis, development, training, testing, documentation, go-live and on-going support, problem resolution, and maintenance.

Job Duties:
  • Possesses a strong understanding of assigned and related application(s); can demonstrate a proficiency in navigating through the applications.
  • Meets with relevant personnel to perform data collection through discussions, workflow observations and document review. Possesses an understanding of best practice workflows. Identifies opportunities to modify current state workflows to increase efficiency or effectiveness.
  • Produces documentation including current and future state workflows, pros/cons, gap analysis, needs assessments, design specifications, build documentation, test plans, project plans, status reports and transitionary documentation.
  • Coordinates testing including unit, scenario-based, integrated, capacity, and parallel testing.
  • Cultivates a critical thinking atmosphere across team(s) to problem solve and strives to understand the root cause of the issue.
  • Communicates effectively with peers, informaticians, stakeholders, project teams, and leadership. Provides regular updates regarding work status and demonstrates appropriate issue escalation.
  • Actively contributes in meetings by being an engaged listener and offering both feedback and input, while also encouraging others to be engaged.
  • Learns to recognize the integration points within and across the various applications.
  • Completes system build and documentation in accordance with department guidelines and in adherence to change management policy.
  • Prepares training material and conducts training classes in either virtual or in-person settings.
  • Adheres to best practices regarding information security.
  • Participates in team on-call rotation to provide 24x7x365 support to assigned areas.
  • Provides remote and/or on-site support as needed to end-users.
  • Supports system upgrades, patches, and monitoring.
  • Assists with the development of and precepting of others.
  • Assists in the preparation of department guidelines, standards, procedures, and policies.
  • Participates in vendor review and selection processes.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the integration and technical requirements of peripherals and devices that interface with or integrate with assigned applications. Examples include laboratory instruments, radiology modalities, medication cabinets, printers, and scanners.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned by emergency or other operational reasons for which the employee is qualified to perform.


Work is typically performed in an on-campus or home office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate's Degree = 2 years; Bachelor's Degree = 4 years).

Position Details:

  • Experience with healthcare EDI transactions preferred


Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:
Minimum of 6 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:
Communication, IT Environment, Leadership, Multitasking, Teamwork

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
Learn more about Geisinger Health System
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Founded
1915

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