Application Programmer Analyst I - Information Technology (CH)
Department: Information Technology
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: 7.5
Job Grade: E08
Union Job: No
Job Details:
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Application Programmer/ Analyst I - Information Technology (CH) : 
Facilitates a process, people and technology method of transformation. Supports one or more hospital IT applications for several Catholic Health (CH) facilities. Identifies and implements software solutions for CH business and/or clinical needs. Brings vendor software solutions to CH customers. Serves as a technical liaison. Responsibilities include system installation and maintenance. Performs problem diagnostics, resolution, and documentation.  Provides technical and functional analysis, system building, and testing. Prepares specifications and documentation related to systems. Provides support for specific projects. Knows the business and/or clinical processes and the technical mechanics to support the work. The first level does so at a basic to beginner complexity and competency.  Procedures for the job are general, and work is supervised and guided by manager or team member. Employee knows and analyzes procedures, interprets them and adapts them with limited discretion as necessary.
 REPORTS TO: 
System Director, Information Systems, or designated IS Manager
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None
 
SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM): 
 Education and Experience
·         Bachelors: minimum one (1) year of job experience in a computer science, business or healthcare field
·         Associates: minimum three (3) years of job experience in a computer science, business or healthcare field  
·         High School Diploma: minimum five to six (5-6) years of job experience in a computer science, business or healthcare field  
 
·         Basic computer experience required, with personal computer applications and larger systems. 
·         Previous healthcare information systems experience highly recommended.
·         Candidates for a Clinical team would preferably have related health care specialty experience such as Nursing, Med Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Pharmacy.·         Candidates for a clinical team should also be familiar with regulatory requirements applicable to patient care to include, but not limited to, JCAHO, NYSDOH, HIPAA, and OSHA. Clinical team candidates should also be familiar with patient care processes commonly found across the continuum of care. ·         Industry Certifications recognized with preference.
 
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
·         Demonstrated basic knowledge of system concepts, techniques, tools, and standards required. 
·         Demonstrated systems knowledge of assigned application areas.
·         Very good verbal and written communications skills.
·         Demonstrated beginner skills with personal computer applications, including Windows, Microsoft Office applications.
·         Basic skills with Microsoft networking.
·         Good organizational and analytical skills.
·         Ability to establish good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels.
·         Ability and means to travel among CH sites
·         Demonstrated track record of operations and system documentation.
 
Confidentiality
·         Access to confidential information and handling of regulated content such as PHI is constant. Some access to confidential business data is included.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
 
Environment
·         Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs. Physical Effort
ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (SEDENTARY)
Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Overall Strength Category:  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
 
Dictionary Of Occupational Titles
 Constant (C) 67-100% Workday
Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday
Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday
Not Present (N)
 
Activity - Job Demand
Walk -Occasional
Climb Stairs -Occasional
Stoop -Occasional
Kneel -Occasional
Crouch- Occasional
Reach (immediate)- Frequent
Reach (overhead) -Occasional
Handling -Frequent
Fingering -Frequent
Sitting- Frequent
Standing- Occasional
Push Cart -Occasional
Pull Cart- Occasional