On behlaf of our enterprise client, Affinity is seeking Cerner application/configuration analyst(s) to supplement the design & configure phase of the project.
Job Description:
The role is responsible for the analysis and documentation of business requirements related to CST Clinical Design Team specialty area they are assigned to support. The role performs as a key member of the CST Clinical Design Team. The Cerner application/configuration analyst analyzes and documents gaps between business requirements and relevant Cerner Module (software) features and functions. Working collaboratively with a variety of internal and external users, the Cerner application/configuration analyst develops detailed clinical specifications to determine system requirements and user readiness initiatives; participates in software analysis, tailoring and testing; develops and validates the specification documentation; and actively participates as a resource in committees as required. The Cerner application/configuration analyst utilizes both clinical knowledge and strong technical computer skills to support the development/modification, successful implementation, ongoing support and maintenance of the designated clinical Cerner Module(s) of their Design Team.
Duties include, but not limit to:
- leads and/or conducts exercises to gather detailed business requirements
- develops detailed application specifications
- validates specification documentation
- leads and/or participates in feasibility studies
- Configuring and building using the Cerner build tools
- conducts application analysis, including (as required) system performance, capacity plans, system interfaces, data conversion routines, acceptance criteria, gap analysis, risks, opportunities
- documents changes in user processes, assists with business process redesign
- develops recommendations related to new applications and processes
- provides input into development of policies and procedures
- develops detailed work plans for application release and implementation schedules
- liaises with security/privacy coordinators to ensure compliance
- System testing and script writing
- Training material development
- User training / education to provide support
- Troubleshooting system issues
- Document workflows diagrams using visio
- Facilitate requirements sessions
Specific Qualifications or Experience Required:
- Proficient and knowledgeable at building and maintaining Cerner Millennium suite of applications – Ambulatory preferred
- Preferred experience with implementing Cerner Millennium in a complex Ambulatory Information Systems environment
- Experience troubleshooting issues in Cerner, including a high level understanding of the Cerner data model and architecture.
- Previous Cerner training in an asset
- Clinical background preferred
- Experience in workflow analysis and future state design; previous project life cycle experience preferred
- Canadian Healthcare experience / knowledge is preferred