Master Applications Systems Analyst

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field plus 6 years of experience in clinical or retail pharmacy required or any combination of the three including 1 year managing process and/or application.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must complete UAMS Leadership Essentials within two years of promotion/hire date and Leadership Academy within one year of promotion/hire date unless courses are not offered by UAMS within this timeframe.

• The ability to lead meetings resolve conflicts maintain issue lists and manage a project plan

• The ability to probe for information about the underlying needs of the organization and user community which directly influences how the system will be utilized

• Strong communication and followup skills

• Required certification: Epic Willow Inpatient. Must currently be certified or obtain certification within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EMR experience.

• PharmD or MS with a Residency or Certification as a Licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure.

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Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising and participating in the teams work and distribution of responsibilities related to system build testing implementation support and maintenance of assigned Epic applications ensuring that service level agreements and deadlines are met.

• Communicates team performance to upper management and provides feedback on team member evaluations.

• Performs indepth analysis troubleshooting data collection and root cause analysis and then identifies and/or implements potential solutions for issues related to the system or its usage.

• Analyzes/reviews and tests each product release and communicates needed changes to operations.

• Documents follows and enforces change control procedures for the system.

• Drives and facilitates coordination of efforts required from analysts system vendors and operations to ensure that system integrity is maintained and that IT deliverables meet operational business needs.

• Researches analyzes facilitates and implements business and system workflows in order to expedite process improvement and coordinate business practices.

• Identifies best practices and implements opportunities for standardization.

• Prepares activity and other reports as necessary.

• Attains necessary certifications as applicable in a timely manner according to policy.

• Provides OnCall support for the application.

• Provides procedural and technical guidance and supervision to team members.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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