Master Applications Systems Analyst

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field plus 6 years of experience in clinical or retail pharmacy required, or any combination of the three, including 1 year managing process and/or application.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must complete UAMS Leadership Essentials within two years of promotion/hire date and Leadership Academy within one year of promotion/hire date, unless courses are not offered by UAMS within this timeframe.

• The ability to lead meetings, resolve conflicts, maintain issue lists, and manage a project plan

• The ability to probe for information about the underlying needs of the organization and user community, which directly influences how the system will be utilized

• Strong communication and follow-up skills

• Required certification: Epic Willow Inpatient. Must currently be certified or obtain certification within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EMR experience.

• PharmD or MS with a Residency or Certification as a Licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising and participating in the team's work and distribution of responsibilities related to system build, testing, implementation support, and maintenance of assigned Epic applications, ensuring that service level agreements and deadlines are met.

• Communicates team performance to upper management and provides feedback on team member evaluations.

• Performs in-depth analysis, troubleshooting, data collection, and root cause analysis, and then identifies and/or implements potential solutions for issues related to the system or its usage.

• Analyzes/reviews and tests each product release and communicates needed changes to operations.

• Documents, follows, and enforces change control procedures for the system.

• Drives and facilitates coordination of efforts required from analysts, system vendors, and operations to ensure that system integrity is maintained and that IT deliverables meet operational business needs.

• Researches, analyzes, facilitates, and implements business and system workflows in order to expedite process improvement and coordinate business practices.

• Identifies best practices and implements opportunities for standardization.

• Prepares activity and other reports as necessary.

• Attains necessary certifications, as applicable, in a timely manner according to policy.

• Provides On-Call support for the application.

• Provides procedural and technical guidance and supervision to team members.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.