Application Analyst

Facility: VIRTUAL-GA

Job Summary:

Functions under the direction of the IT Manager. Application Analyst provides intermediate system-level support of multi-user clinical and financial applications, operating systems, hardware, software, and reporting tools, including installation, configuration, training, maintenance, and support of these systems. Requires intermediate knowledge of systems analysis. Comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts and methodology. Able to lead and participate in project planning sessions. Ability to establish project goals, milestones, and procedures. Able to manage projects with varying levels of complexity. The Application Analyst works with project leaders on several aspects of project planning to meet project deadlines. Promotes excellent customer service and strong communication skills to ensure the success of all software applications. Works with outside departments to promote, educate and train on current applications. Works with other members of the Information Systems staff, clinical and operational departments and other Wellstar Health System team members to accomplish the goals established for the project.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Initiative

• Takes care of responsibilities and work efforts without being asked to do so. Demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and facilitates follow-through. Seeks out opportunities to take on additional responsibilities. Offers constructive recommendations and proposes courses of action in support of team responsibilities. Exercises good judgment in taking appropriate action, while keeping management appropriately informed.
• Takes the initiative to complete assignments early; consistently exceeds expectations regarding the timing of deliverables.
• Successfully completes tasks with minimal guidance from his/her supervisor; rarely needs assistance from others.
• Demonstrates resilience against challenges and obstacles.
• Generates commitment and enthusiasm from others to set and achieve challenging objectives.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete even unfamiliar tasks independently by adapting his/her previously gained knowledge.
• Focuses on achieving results, rather than activities that may not add value.
• Coaches others on how to focus their energy on achieving results without creating more work than necessary.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to effectively address problems and opportunities.

Decision Making /Judgment

• Recognizes problems and brings the problem to the attention of others, systematically gathers information, seeks input from others. Is able to articulate the underlying issues of the problem, sorts through complex issues, and evaluates potential solutions. Is able to implement the correct solution to resolve the problem. Communicates decisions to others, and evaluates the results of the decision.
• Analyzes problems effectively and makes appropriate decisions without missing deadlines or causing delays in service.
• Demonstrates an ability to make effective decisions within limited time.
• Is able to cope with uncertainty and an incomplete set of facts to develop a feasible and effective solution.
• Uses established standards/methods to solve common problems; responds to recurring problems by investigating the underlying causes and taking steps to eliminate them.
• Independently analyzes issues and problems and expresses his/her opinion to others.
• Accurately predicts the outcomes of a variety of alternatives to problems.
• Tries different approaches when initial efforts to solve problems fail; anticipates possible problems and develops alternatives.

Results Focus

• Sets challenging personal goals with achievable dates. Works with others on the team to set and meet team goals. Prioritizes and takes ownership of tasks, overcomes obstacles by researching and asking questions to peers. Accepts accountability, and ownership of meeting deadlines. Has the ability to define the problem, and then outline the resolution, and what success would look like. Maintains adherence to Wellstar's defined processes such as change management testing procedures, and timekeeping.
• Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities.
• Aligns the efforts of him/herself and the team to the teams objectives.
• Works around typical problems and obstacles to get results.
• Manages own time well in order to complete allocated tasks on time and with high quality.
• Uses resources as expected, resulting in quality work that stays within established budgets.

Adaptability/Flexibility

• Quickly adapts to change in the performance of duties. Remains calm and composed under stressful situations. Persuades others to stay calm and focused on the main goals. Promotes and demonstrates open-mindedness towards change.
• Adapts effectively to change by accepting changes in work processes readily and with an optimistic perspective of the resulting benefits.
• Encourages others to commit to change initiatives by sharing the expected benefits and how he/she can make modifications to work processes.

Creativity / Innovation

• Brings new thoughts and ideas to the conversation, challenges the status quo, leads brainstorming sessions with other team members. Takes risk, supports change, and encourages innovation.
• Effectively applies existing practices or processes to new work situations to benefit WellStar and its customers.

Project Management

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts and methodology. Able to lead and participate in project planning sessions.
• Establishes key milestones, adequately monitors progress toward milestones, and takes action to ensure timelines are met or exceeded.

Mission, Vision, and Credo

• Supports, communicates, and incorporates WellStar Vision, Mission and Credo through daily actions and decisions, generates enthusiasm, incorporates vision when planning.

Self Development

• Takes responsibility for his/her personal growth and development and continually works to expand skillset. Seeks out opportunities for knowledge-sharing with team.

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Information Technology or Bachelors Other

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in technology and/or healthcare or related industry. Required.

Required Minimum Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment by accepting and offering constructive feedback and supporting team goals. Ability to multi-task and complete assigned tasks independently with minimal guidance with close attention to detail, and ability to offer some guidance to other team members. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems, and offer solutions. Comprehensive understanding of application support. Ability to serve as a primary resource for at least 1 application module. Ability to gather, translate, and communicate business or clinical requirements into technical solutions for application implementation.