Business Analyst

25% remote / 4 days a week onsite in Columbia, SC DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: These positions provide application technology expertise and direction in the application support/development/implementation of highly complex enterprise-wide cross functional programs or projects for the Cerner application. May lead to resolution of highly complex problems. May occasionally work on projects, engaged in enterprise-wide projects as a team member or as a team leader. Acts as subject matter expert for multiple areas. Leads a cross functional team to troubleshoot highly complex hardware, software, and system problems. This position will be a part of the team responsible for supporting these new solutions and day-to-day operations of the EHR. Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks as needed. DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: Serve as Cerner Build Analyst for PowerChart Ambulatory implementation providing system optimization, testing, and validation. Complete Cerner PowerChart build including Powerforms PowerPlan, ESH, Dynamic Documentation, PowerOrders, Pharmacy, Revenue cycle, Immunization Registry, Ambulatory Reference Lab; Patient Portal; specific knowledge of build tools is required Collaborate with Clinical, Administrative and Support team Analysts on current and future state workflows and project documentation. Study and learn system capabilities assigned. Works with Vendor directly to escalate issues with application, troubleshoot, and get resolution in a timely manner Lead resolution of highly complex issues or requests that need a technical expert for specific solution sets. Typically involved in problem management activities which includes performing diagnosis, troubleshooting and critical thinking to solve or fulfill needs of medium and high complexity; utilizing knowledge management and escalates issues when necessary. Follows appropriate change control process at all times Responsible to complete tasks and associated documentation within committed timeframes, and effectively communicate across teams and all levels of management. Lead technical analysis discussions, deliver supporting artifacts and assist with conducting review sessions for all necessary approvals. Develops, maintains and is a reviewer of knowledge management artifacts and leads transition to operations functions following implementation delivery. Receives necessary information and training of applications during the implementation of new solutions, upgrades, fixes. Leads product release management functions which may include developing test plans, perform test plans, facilitate with end user for end user acceptance testing and may develop application validation scripts for ongoing operations team. Participates in estimating and resource planning for highly complex or enterprise-wide solutions. Provides guidance and training and problem-solving assistance to other team members and operational support teams. Leads efforts on continuous process improvement activities to ultimately improve customer satisfaction experience. Work with Information Technology staff to learn system technical functionality and IT Security Standards and practices. Work with Program Area System Owners to learn their business functions and needs. Provide system user support. Assist staff in resolving system-related problems. Assist with System user account permissions and security. Provide and assist with system user training when onboarding new staff as well as individual training. Attend and provide program area support during scheduled EHR events as needed. Create and maintain supporting system and training documentation. Maintain SharePoint content associated with system collaboration sites. Document and create technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends as well as system effectiveness. Monitor and Identify system data quality issues and work to improve data accuracy. Reviews and monitoring usage reports. Assist with the system software life cycle process. Coordinate and assist with system testing and production validation. Work with Program Area and IT to present key information for improvements. Maintain system protocols by writing and updating procedures. Assist with development of policies and procedures to conform and comply with agency standard cyber security policy design related to information risk management, designation of data as to criticality, confidentiality, and protection. (NIST 800-53, FISMA, SC InfoSec Requirements http://admin.sc.gov/technology/information-security/policies-and-procedures, etc.). The candidates will work closely with the Assigned Section Manager to identify, prioritize, and schedule workload and implementation to IT standards and procedures. The candidates will work closely with customer and subject matter experts for the configuration, testing, validation, implementation, and support of the EHR. The candidates will work with customer to define, design, and implement custom reports within the EHR including but not limited to using Cerner CCL. This will also include compliance to DHEC security policy/procedures as well as integrating systems, when possible, to streamline staff workflows, user security, and data correction. Module support of the project. DHEC will require that selected personnel sign the DHEC confidentially agreement and/or Business Associate (BA) agreement if applicable. All web services must be secure. DHEC will not accept any offers including an up-lift charge. The rate paid per consultant must not exceed the established maximum rate. Follow agency IT Standards, policies, and procedures to include documentation. All source code (compiled and un-compiled) will become the sole property of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Any source code, data, product, or functionality resulting from this SOW or previously owned/developed by DHEC will remain the sole property of DHEC and is not to be incorporated into the core product of any vendor's application. Any modifications and interfaces developed under said contract will be not be used by the contractor for any independent project of the contractor or published or publicized by the contractor without written permission of DHEC. Payment Schedule: All timesheets shall be entered and approved weekly and invoices will be submitted and paid monthly. The State will not pay any extra costs (i.e. Travel, employee benefits, insurance, room and board, etc.) for temporary employees under this contract. REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

1. At least 3 years of IT Healthcare Systems, Application Support Build
2. Knowledge of Information Technology Field, best practices, organization, and operations.
3. Systems Analyst.
4. Verbal Communication skills, Written Communication skills, Interpersonal Skills.
5. Customer service skills, Online training and user support.
6. MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), MS Outlook, MS Sharepoint.
7. Experience in systems analysis and information technology, Compile Reports.
8. Flexible and easily adapts to changing priorities. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
9. Powerchart Build, Powerforms, Orders, Medication Build, Message Center, ESH Build
10. Revenue Cycle Application Build
11. Immunization Registry Build and workflow
12. Cerner ARLN, Lab Orders
13. Cerner Work Queue Manager (WQM)
14. Cerner Report Request and Discern Reporting Portal, Remote report Distribution
15. Cerner Bedrock for Mpages
16. Other Cerner Build tools as applicable REQUIRED EDUCATION:
    
    Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, public health, environmental science, or five years of related experience.