Avera Health · 1 day ago
Informatics Analyst
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expAvera Health is a healthcare organization committed to moving health forward for patients and the community. The Informatics Analyst will provide support for laboratory applications, ensuring effective use of information systems and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance system functionality and user experience.
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Responsibilities
Develops understanding and working knowledge of current information systems, associated workflows and integration with other systems with the organization. Works collaboratively with system users, technical staff, other IT groups and vendor support resources in problem solving issues related to information systems
Participates in planning, design, development, training, implementation, communication, maintenance and evaluation of existing or new functionality related to information systems. Participates in execution of testing before system changes, updates or new functionality is moved to production environment
Researches, plans, installs, configures, troubleshoots, maintains and upgrades operating systems and application software and hardware, developing knowledge regarding support of assigned systems. Participates in the process of planning new systems/processes or re-engineering, working collaboratively across the organization and multiple departments to support practices and ensure development, evaluation, and ongoing support for the EHR
Maintains membership on, consultation to: appropriate committees, workgroups, or task forces as needed to facilitate the ongoing process of the design, implementation and revision of automated and manual components of information systems
Works with project managers and teams in implementations of new systems, system upgrades and enhancement of current system functionality, participating in any phase of large or small projects. Collaborates as appropriate on user requests for changes, enhancements, additions, etc. to ensure feasibility, quality and appropriateness for the system involved
Maintains support material related to system implementations and maintenance such as routine updates, troubleshooting, issue resolution and product enhancements
Facilitates reporting of information from source systems using the most appropriate tools
Maintains up-to-date training materials for the systems as appropriate or works with the system educator to do so. Participates in training classes when appropriate
Participates in the development and maintenance of a quality improvement programs for information systems proactively supporting efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Contributes to the organization financially through identification and implementation of cost-effective practices and budget management activities
Provides on call support to end users and the IT departments and serves as a resource to other team members in the areas of expertise
Qualification
Required
Relevant lab experience and/or Epic Beaker experience is preferred
The individual must be able to work the hours specified
Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer
Preferred
Bachelor's in related area
Two years related experience and/or training
Software-specific Certification, Accreditation or Proficiency, may be required for the specific software support
Benefits
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Company
Avera Health
Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, is committed to making a positive impact in the health and wellness of persons and communities.
Founded in 1897Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.55MKey Investors
U.S. Department of JusticeBristol-Myers Squibb
2023-11-16Grant· $0.95M
2018-02-20Grant· $1.6M
Leadership Team
James J Breckenridge
SVP-Finance
Bob Sutton
Vice President of Community Relations
Recent News
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