About this role
Overview
The Applications Analyst is accountable for implementing patient care systems and for providing direct support for the hospital departments that are impacted by the implementation of those systems.
Location will depend on applicant chosen.
The Application Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing the Meditech Orders Management (OM) and ePrescribing (ERX) modules. This role ensures accurate order entry workflows, medication management, and compliance with regulatory standards. The analyst collaborates with clinical teams, IT leadership, and vendors to maintain system integrity and enhance patient safety through efficient electronic prescribing and order management processes.
Responsibilities
Monitor all installation activities conducted by department personnel to ensure adherence to the implementation schedule.
Develop policies and procedures for the use of Clinical Systems in the department in compliance with JCAHO.
Confer with user management, department heads, etc., to analyze and document system needs.
Define user requirements and translate requirements and all procedures necessary to maintain computer-related systems specifications.
Assist in presentation to ARH management and users the implications of new IS applications.
Make recommendations concerning equipment, software and long-range information systems plans.
Develop effective communications between unit personnel, physicians, administrative staff and other departments to assure continuity, coordination and collaboration in delivering services.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field so they may recommend new services, products and equipment.
Coordinate the table building, parameter definition process, ensuring that all prices are correct and that the financial item is appropriately updated with the new prices and changing information.
Oversee the gathering of information, completion of worksheets, completion and review of file build, and any other activities required to tailor the system to the special requirements.
Provide status information to the Project Manager.
Participate with the project team for planning and problem solving related to integration issues.
Consult with other product coordinators on integration issues between products.
Consult with Information Systems to plan and complete all site preparation tasks, including training.
Travel required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Three to five years experience, preferably in more than one discipline with a minimum of two years of management experience in a hospital.
Must possess strong leadership skills with good communication and organizational skills.
Other facts
About Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
What you'll do
- The Applications Analyst is responsible for implementing patient care systems and providing direct support for hospital departments. This includes monitoring installation activities, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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