Clinical Applications Analyst - Altera TouchWorks

Company: Ciber Global
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

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Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.


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Job Title: Clinical Applications Analyst - Altera TouchWorks with HL7 experience

Position Overview:

The experienced Clinical Applications Analyst is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and developing clinical Meditech application tools to meet customer needs; support project implementation activity; document requirements and define scope and objectives. The Analyst's primary goal is to support our clients with system break/fixes, system changes and enhancements, and ongoing system maintenance, which can include system testing, troubleshooting, and issue management. Provide technical application(s) support across multiple environments with a primary focus on Altera (formerly Allscripts) TouchWorks EHR and integrated 3rd party applications, technologies and interfaces. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required. This position works under general supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and support the Altera (formerly Allscripts) TouchWorks EHR and supporting functionality.
Maintenance and support of the 3rd party or other integrated technologies including but not limited to Intellidose
Analyze and understand complex healthcare integration requirements, particularly with Altera TouchWorks EHR
Develop, maintain and support HL7 interfaces to support integration with a variety of healthcare systems, adhering to industry best practices and standards.
Design and document interface specifications, mappings, and technical documentation for Altera TouchWorks interfaces.
Troubleshoot and resolve interface-related issues, ensuring seamless data flow across systems.
Provide end-user support for TouchWorks EHR applications and systems.
Review, schedule, test, implement and document any system modifications, upgrades or application changes.
Troubleshoot system issues to resolution and provide timely and high-quality customer service.
Escalate issues to vendor as needed and monitor vendor tickets for resolution.
Provide after-hours "on-call" support to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
Work with client users and functional teams as needed.
Adheres to change management process for break fix and any system changes.
Performs system testing to ensure that all product functions work as designed.
Assist in documenting detailed description of user needs, program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
Documents all build activities in conjunction with updating vendor provided applications specifications and perform integration and unit testing; adhere to version control processes.
Experience collecting user requirements, translating to system feature enhancements, and requesting enhancements of a system administrator.
Ability to evaluate and analyze EHR features and functionality for problem resolution.
Provide support for the correct operational and clinical processes aligned with client's best practices.
May exercise independent judgment to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken based on the analysis performed and all possible solutions.
Successfully engages in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes a favorable working relationship with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

3 to 5 years of experience with Altera TouchWorks EHR build, testing, maintenance and support.
Demonstrated experience in designing, building, and implementing interfaces with Altera TouchWorks EHR.
Strong knowledge of HL7 standards and healthcare system integration.
Expertise in interface/integration technology concepts (e.g. HL7, APIs, databases, client-server, querying software and communications protocols).
Familiarity with integration engines (e.g., Rhapsody, Mirth, Cloverleaf) is required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in SaaS implementation and support, with at least 2 years of experience in healthcare IT.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience maintaining and supporting Intellidose as well as troubleshooting and resolving interface issues.
Experience in SQL and JavaScript is an asset.

Work Environment:

The role may require occasional on-call support for urgent issues, with the flexibility to work in a healthcare setting with interdisciplinary teams.

Our success as a company is built on practicing inclusion and embracing diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Together we work to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. At HTC Global Services, our differences are embraced and celebrated. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. HTC is proud to be recognized as a National Minority Supplier.

For information on the compensation range for the job and an overview on benefits that HTC Global Services offers please email compensationrange@htcinc.com. The salary, other compensation and benefits information shared by HTC would be accurate as of the date of sharing the information. The disclosed range would consider factors not limited to, geographic location, educational qualification, relevant experience, certifications, skills, suitability/fit for the role, and business or organizational needs. HTC Global Services reserves the right to modify the ranges at any time, subject to applicable law.

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