Planned Systems International · 1 day ago
Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
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Responsibilities
Support the development team and end users to understand, document, and implement operational processes and system requirements in alignment with Program needs
Utilize various testing methodologies to assess software functionality, performance, security, and overall user experience
Develop system testing strategy and plan to assess functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility of systems and applications, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and regression testing
Diagnose system errors, issues, and inconsistencies prior to, during, and after system go-live
Independently identify and troubleshoot system issues
Analyze reported issues to determine root cause (e.g., user error, system bug), escalate identified issues and inefficiencies, and recommend potential short-term workarounds and long-term solutions to optimize user satisfaction and utilization of the system
Identify opportunities for quality improvement to establish better test cases, improve testing coverage, mitigate risk, and prevent issues from occurring in the future
Perform pre-production reviews to determine that system features and functionality meet the needs and expectations of the Program, development team, and system users
Facilitate user testing to support user acceptance and other pre-production efforts
Communicate and report to the project team, end users, and Program leadership on quality assurance, system progress, and to resolve complex issues
Serve as one of the liaisons between system users and the development team by translating nuanced business needs into technical requirements
Support acceptance criteria development and systematic review for assessment of system readiness, internally and externally
Make recommendations for process improvements and standardizations related to assigned tasks, and implement recommendations with minimal guidance
Remain informed on Program legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures and their potential impact on systems and reporting
Remain informed on industry best practices for system testing
Represent the team with professionalism, integrity, and empathy
Guide users remotely through clear, step-by-step troubleshooting instructions to resolve issues and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution
Assist users in using system features correctly and efficiently
Support development of polished, error-free training materials, reference guides, and Standard Operating Procedures to support system users
Support requests, inquiries, and complaints coming to the team through the team email inbox or other means, such as phone calls and reported issues
Support provision of user roles and permissions to authorized system users, with minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI)
Support training of system users remotely and in person so that they are comfortable using the system and can optimize its use for their job duties
Document, monitor, and coordinate response to issues to ensure timely issue resolution
Support communicating known issues (e.g., system outage) and status updates to users on behalf of the team
Remain informed on evolving system functionality, features; be able to communicate status to users and the development team
Provide timely, friendly, and effective assistance to ensure the system meets user needs
Qualification
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Required
10+ years’ experience in health systems quality assurance
Expert technical skills in quality assurance for health systems; ability to develop testing plans and risk mitigation strategies; an ability to diagnose issues and perform routine troubleshooting
Experience in healthcare management, systems, and technology
Demonstrated customer service experience with diverse customer base
Ability to translate technological jargon into plain language and vice versa
Clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly learn, understand, and communicate on complex and interrelated processes
Ability to discern when an issue can be handled directly and when to escalate
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, including Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, IT, informatics, health information management, science, data analytics, or similar
Experience with clinical software and other healthcare computer applications
Benefits
Paid leave
Employer sponsored group medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Legal services
Identity theft
Accident insurance
Flexible spending account
Health saving account
401(k) retirement plan
Employer contribution match
Professional courses
Certifications
Tuition reimbursement programs