Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Senior Applications Analyst - Sunquest (Clinisys)

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta$85K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Applications analyst experience with Sunquest (Clinisys) application
  • Proven skills in managing complex projects with minimal supervision
  • College degree in an operationally related area or equivalent experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with diverse populations
  • Experience in Beaker Anatomic or Clinical Pathology preferred

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain the LIS software system including configuration and testing
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAA, CLIA, and CAP
  • Implement and manage integration between lab instruments and the LIS
  • Create reports for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using Crystal Reports
  • Provide 24-hour on-call support and staff training on LIS usage
  • Regularly perform system checks to guarantee data integrity and uptime

Benefits

  • Access to onsite work with flexibility for remote options once a week
  • Opportunities for professional development in a healthcare setting
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration
Full Job Description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

The Sunquest Clinical Laboratory Information System (LIS) Senior Application Analyst will provide strong analytical and troubleshooting skills proactively for implementing and clinical laboratory technology applications for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta user community.

Onsite: Georgia candidates with once-a-week work from home day

Remote: Candidates from the following states will qualify for remote opportunity - Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio or Missouri

Experience

  • 3+ years of Applications analyst experiencewith Sunquest (Clinisys) application
  • Experience in leading complex projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Beaker Anatomic or Clinical Pathology a plus
  • Experience in a healthcare setting

Education

  • College degree in operationally related area or equivalent experience

Certification Summary

  • Beaker Anatomic or Clinical Pathology certification a plus, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Applications analyst experience in Sunquest/Clinisys application
  • Proven strong oral and written communication skills with a diverse population
  • Proven organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines
  • Creative problem-solver with strong focus on achieving objectives within prescribed timelines while maintaining quality standards and organization requirements
  • Flexibility to manage multiple initiatives and shift priorities based on business needs
  • Ability to perform job duties independently with minimal supervision and assist other team members in leading complex projects from inception to completion

Job Responsibilities

  • System Administration and Maintenance 

  • Installation and Configuration: Set up, configure, and customize the LIS software to match the specific workflows of the lab. Test Build: Proficiency in Sunquest Laboratory application test and reflex build including Reference Lab build Regular Maintenance: Perform system backups, installing software updates, and managing server uptime. Ensure application redundancy with functional Disaster Recovery(DR) system. System Monitoring: Daily, weekly and monthly system checks are performed to maintain the integrity of patient data, test results and quality control metrics. Security and Compliance: Ensure the system follows strict healthcare regulations like HIPAA, CLIA, and CAP by managing user permissions, audit trails, and data encryption. 

  •  Integration and Workflow Management

  • Instrument Interfacing: implement instrument/middleware connectivity to enable lab analyzers to send test results directly into the LIS, reducing manual entry errors. EHR Integration: Manage the data exchange between the LIS and EPIC EMR. Rules-Based Automation: implementation of application software to provide lab test ordering and resulting capability. Positive patient identification implemented for use by Lab phlebotomy team

  • Data Analysis and Reporting

  • Business Intelligence:  Adhoc Crystal report creation for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Billing Integration: Ensure that test billing charges are accurately captured in LIS and transmitted to the downstream billing application for reimbursement. 

  •  Support and Training

  • Support: Provide 24-hour on-call scheduled support for seven days every 5th week for critical system issues and help lab staff to resolve technical workflow application issues/errors. Staff Training: Train lab staff on how to use the LIS efficiently. 

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

IT Business Partnering

About Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is a pediatric healthcare system that provides a range of services to children and families in the Atlanta area. The system includes three hospitals, 27 neighborhood locations, and a network of more than 600 pediatric physicians. CHOA is committed to providing high-quality, family-centered care to its patients, and is recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country. The system's services include primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and more. CHOA is also involved in research and education, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children everywhere.
Learn more about Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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