Application Analyst - Analytics Developer

At Houston Methodist, the Application Analyst position is responsible for intermediate level support and configuration of assigned applications. The position entails assisting, training and supporting customers with the operation and administration of systems. The Application Analyst position troubleshoots issues and works with vendors on issue resolution and partners with customers to increase understanding of available tools to enhance operational efficiencies. Responsibilities for this position may include creating, documentation and assisting other IT groups and teams with issues and problems. The Application Analyst position ensures the services provided contribute to the successful accomplishment of department and organizational goals. This position possesses intermediate technical expertise to support specific healthcare applications and will cross train to become proficient in multiple applications. The Application Analyst position applies skills in line with Houston Methodist values and goals, to assure the efficient, effective and consistent delivery of high-quality IT services.

The Analytics Developer will serve as a reporting/analytics resource and will perform analysis, provides specifications for, and writes individual reports for assigned applications.  This position requires critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills along with an ability to work collaboratively with teams and to consult with business area leads to generate solution recommendations.  The Analytics Developer must be versatile and be able to communicate effectively in front of a group when providing training and education.

This position will be responsible for creating and modifying reports and analytical solutions using third-party report-writing to display hospital data. This position will also be responsible for creating and modifying extracts using ETL tools to extract hospital data.  The Analytics Developer will use database/reporting tools such as Microsoft SQL Server, SAP Business Objects and Business Intelligence tools like Webi, Tableau and Power BI to pursue and implement innovative approaches to data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation to support planning and decision-making at all levels of the organization and assist in managing data as a corporate strategic resource. The Analytics Developer will be actively involved in system maintenance, analysis of data, design specifications documentation, change control, and versioning of reporting components used for advancing Houston Methodist’s reporting/data needs.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with clients. Shares acquired skills with team members through documentation and training.

• Assists, trains and supports customers with the operation and administration of systems.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Debugs, programs and tests systems and applications. Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs.

• Utilizes working knowledge of assigned applications to effectively complete assigned tasks. Applies workflow to and from clinical and business applications.

• Effectively leads and facilitates meetings. Develops meeting objectives, agendas and action items.

• Supports and installs software applications, including on call support.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides high quality technical support for assigned application(s). Creates custom solutions or configuration options to solve operational or workflow issues.

• Leads medium to large scale projects utilizing Houston Methodist project guidelines including budget adherence.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manages time effectively. Accurately completes and submits assigned work and status reports according to project timelines and expectations.

• Prioritizes issue resolution, work requests and tasks effectively.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Anticipates client needs and communicates to department leadership for solution development.

• Resolves problems of moderate to advanced complexity using strong analytical and logic skills. Generates innovative solutions in partnership with customers, vendors cross and functional IT teams.

• Seeks out opportunities to cross train and become proficient in multiple applications.

• Participates in professional development. Completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related field or experience working as a licensed clinical or certified IT professional or an additional four years' experience in addition to the experience listed below in lieu of degree or licensed clinical or certified IT professional experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three years experience in IT or clinical or business workflow

• Experience supporting clinical, ancillary or business environments