Lead IT Systems Apps Analyst-Epic

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play.

This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

Lead IT Systems Application Analyst - Epic leads the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of complex enterprise applications on the Willow( Pharmacy informatics) team. Lead Analyst works closely with other members of the IT team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, develop and maintain system documentation, provide end-user support, and manage system upgrades and enhancements. Analyst demonstrates a deep understanding of system configuration, programming languages, database management systems, and operating systems, as well as expertise in system integration, project management, and vendor management.

Role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to excel in a team environment. Lead Analyst maintains strong working relationships with multiple business areas and establishes full ownership of assigned applications in order to design solutions to meet business needs. Analyst leads projects to deliver solutions through implementation projects and provides guidance and mentoring to other members of the IT team. Leads cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of new systems and processes. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls.

A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization.

New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will…

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