Lexington Health · 1 day ago
Business Apps Analyst I
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes multiple medical facilities and has been recognized for excellence in healthcare. The Business Apps Analyst I will participate in the analysis, design, programming, testing, and documentation of Hospital Information Systems, ensuring system functionality meets business objectives and supporting various operational areas.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides technical and application support to IS staff and end-users for Business System related issues
Provides application support by identification and resolution of system problems, providing in-service training as required
Develops documentation to support system implementations, program modifications and customizations including development of manuals, in-house diagrams and process flow charts according to department standards. Translates technical requirements and procedures into well-implemented business solutions
Develops/Updates programs conforming to established internal or vendor recommended programming standards
Utilizes in-depth understanding and knowledge of workflows, policies, and procedures, business processes, regulatory requirements and best practices to :
Analyze existing practices by facilitating communication, cooperation and information from key users, ensuring patient safety and consistent practices throughout the organization
Analyze trade offs between usability and performance needs
Resolve problems and recommends solutions through research, inquiry and data analysis maintaining logs and tracking of issues
Design, redesign and analyze processes and apply knowledge to build software application
Contribute to the preparation of testing scripts and participates in testing for implementation, upgrades, and fixes. Performs unit, system and integrated testing tasks
Collaborates with end users, business areas, IT, vendors and leadership to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate system processes. Team participant and contributor
Serves as project champion to promote the integration of technology into the clinical setting
Works with trainers to develop tools and resources specific to the application. Contributors and testers
Participates and supports project and team goals, objectives and timelines working with a sense of urgency and accuracy to ensure effective implementation
Prepares and presents to different groups in an effective manner appropriate for the audience. Contributes to preparation of materials
Documents needs assessments, processes, system requirements, change management, and user training materials to ensure successful communication to both technical team and the end user
Assists in software selection and evaluates emerging technologies staying abreast of best practices
Coordinates system acquisition and implementation of assigned applications, including hardware and software
Manages system set up and implementation
Monitors system performance
Participates in the planning and preparation of go-live implementation as well as projects, updates, patches, and other routine maintenance. Participates and implements
Provides ongoing user support and training, when applicable, paying keen attention to user needs and opportunities to offer solutions and modify processes to improve patient care and related efficiencies
Identifies reports and develops report specifications for report writers to meet the needs of the application user
Documents support calls and ongoing issue management
Communicates with vendors as needed for system performance problems and questions. Basic communication and problem identification
Participates in short, medium and long range system planning
Initiates and/or maintains project plan documentation
Attends continuing education courses, seminars and conferences to keep abreast of Information Technology developments
Participates in the development and management of Policies & Procedures, including contingency plans related to HR/Financial Systems implementation and use
Follows 'Service Excellence' guidelines
Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
5 Years of experience in a related business services area, considered super user in area of expertise with relevant IT experience
Willing to obtain certification in Health IT Workforce Training (HIT) program within 6 months of position
Must be willing to obtain vendor and/or technical EHR certification
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Preferred
Associates Degree in Computer Science, Management Science, Business Administration, or related field, with 3 years of experience in related business systems area
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Science, Business Administration, Health Information Management, or related field and 1 year of experience in field or related business system area (patient access, revenue cycle, financial, accounting, human resources and supply chain)
Completion of approved training or apprenticeship program
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Company
Lexington Health
Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tod Augsburger
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-04
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