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