Houston Methodist
Lead Application Analyst - EPIC Cupid (Hybrid)
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
At Houston Methodist, the Lead Application Analyst is responsible for expert level support and configuration of assigned applications, leading the implementation efforts around new solutions and upgrades with designated team and serving as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues of team, distributing work assignments. The position entails assisting, training and supporting junior analysts with the operation and administration of systems. The Lead Application Analyst position works with customers at all levels in the organization to enhance their understanding of available tools to enhance operational efficiencies. This position manages customer expectations and deliverables and responsibilities may include creating custom solutions or advanced configuration options to solve operational or workflow issues. The Lead Application Analyst position manages troubleshooting of issues and problems within related IT applications and manages applications and related services and contributes to the successful mission of the department. This position applies skills in line with Houston Methodist values and goals, to assure the efficient, effective and consistent delivery of high-quality IT services.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with key customers and co-workers. Supports and evaluates change management efforts on assigned solutions.Participates in interviewing process for hiring potential team members. Provides input into team members' annual evaluations. Assists in the development and execution of team building exercises.Serves as role model and mentor. Assists, trains and supports team members.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Effectively communicates with customers, providing proactive updates and alerts to potential issues, major system outages, disaster management and change control. Develops clear messaging to customers and management on plans for issue resolution, status updates and their effect on the department to customers.Directs deliverables and distributes work assignments.Manages large scale projects. Proactively coordinates regular status sessions.Partners with customers and team members to coordinate discovery, planning, or follow up sessions. Translates business requirements into viable solutions, identifies potential benefits, and re-engineers workflow/processes to achieve anticipated benefits.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implements and supports large, complex applications with technical experience in systems analysis, design, building, testing, and implementation.Performs high level administration of applications and ensures quality delivery of application availability by directing work product of team members. Evaluates effectiveness of work product.Participates in setting, monitoring, and meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with key customers. Monitors and evaluates project outcomes.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies solutions to optimize performance of existing systems and gains customer consensus on instituting changes. Institutes changes when approved.Provides input to department budgeting process.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Fosters an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and growth. Seeks out opportunities to stay up to date on the latest technology relevant to the team and technology roadmap. Evaluates and recommends technologies for growth and long term planning.Ensures consistency in changes to process, tools, and overall practice are developed, ensuring a focus on continued integration and overall system benefit.Actively seeks opportunities to lead initiatives. Participates in professional development. Completes My Development Plan.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related field or experience working as a licensed clinical or certified professional or an additional four years' experience in addition to the experience listed below in lieu of Bachelors or licensed clinical or certified IT professional experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years' experience in direct support and/or development of clinical or business applications.Experience supporting large scale clinical, ancillary or business environments.
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PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with key customers and co-workers. Supports and evaluates change management efforts on assigned solutions.Participates in interviewing process for hiring potential team members. Provides input into team members' annual evaluations. Assists in the development and execution of team building exercises.Serves as role model and mentor. Assists, trains and supports team members.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Effectively communicates with customers, providing proactive updates and alerts to potential issues, major system outages, disaster management and change control. Develops clear messaging to customers and management on plans for issue resolution, status updates and their effect on the department to customers.Directs deliverables and distributes work assignments.Manages large scale projects. Proactively coordinates regular status sessions.Partners with customers and team members to coordinate discovery, planning, or follow up sessions. Translates business requirements into viable solutions, identifies potential benefits, and re-engineers workflow/processes to achieve anticipated benefits.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implements and supports large, complex applications with technical experience in systems analysis, design, building, testing, and implementation.Performs high level administration of applications and ensures quality delivery of application availability by directing work product of team members. Evaluates effectiveness of work product.Participates in setting, monitoring, and meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with key customers. Monitors and evaluates project outcomes.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies solutions to optimize performance of existing systems and gains customer consensus on instituting changes. Institutes changes when approved.Provides input to department budgeting process.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Fosters an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and growth. Seeks out opportunities to stay up to date on the latest technology relevant to the team and technology roadmap. Evaluates and recommends technologies for growth and long term planning.Ensures consistency in changes to process, tools, and overall practice are developed, ensuring a focus on continued integration and overall system benefit.Actively seeks opportunities to lead initiatives. Participates in professional development. Completes My Development Plan.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related field or experience working as a licensed clinical or certified professional or an additional four years' experience in addition to the experience listed below in lieu of Bachelors or licensed clinical or certified IT professional experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years' experience in direct support and/or development of clinical or business applications.Experience supporting large scale clinical, ancillary or business environments.
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