Integration Analyst jobs at Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Data Analyst position is responsible for the provision of analytical support of data generated by the department. This position will assist in creating, designing and implementing processes to ensure accurate data collection and input. The Data Analyst position will assist with maintenance of department database and on-going training of end users. This position is responsible for gathering, analyzing and reporting statistical information and patient outcomes to both external and internal customers which may include statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, algorithm development and numerical methods, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. Reporting duties for the Data Analyst position will involve the provision of monthly departmental reports and ensuring timely regulatory reporting completion. Additional responsibilities for this position include making recommendations for the implementation of technology and processes required to support the goals of the department with emphasis on regulatory compliance. The Data Analyst position will complete or assign other data requests. **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Communicates results of queries in database systems and upgrades regarding electronic protocol management system to coworkers, staff and management. + Completes and works directly with physicians, clinical staff and management on customized data queries and other requests for operational and research needs. + Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Provides troubleshooting logic in relation to technical support. + Provides and/or supervises gathering, entering and auditing of data in database. + Assists with design and implementation of processes to ensure accurate data collection and input. + Performs statistical analysis interpretation by preparing reports (monthly, quarterly and/or as needed) on productivity, quality activities, trends and other clinical or business metrics relevant to the department. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Conducts routine data processing and implementation of quality control methods. + Develops standard operating procedures. Ensures compliance with all HIPAA/confidentiality regulations. + In conjunction with management, participates in performance improvement program for department. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Conducts, as appropriate, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. + Responsible for all aspects of clinical data analyses for multiple studies. + Programs and develops algorithms for numerical methods and develops workflow and data pipelines as needed for project(s). **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Collaborates with Technology regarding software system proposals, purchases, installations, upgrades, enhancements and modifications. + Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. 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 computer science, engineering, math, physics or related field **WORK EXPERIENCE** + Three years in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare/research setting **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + N/A **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Strong background in computer programming + Proficiency in Excel, Access and shell scripting strongly and ability to utilize multiple software applications + Familiarity with common imaging tools and database experience and/or experience with neuroinformatic software beneficial + Previous database project management experience preferred + Experience in relational database design + Knowledge of medical practices and terminology strongly preferred + Excellent analytical / statistical skills + Experience with report writers preferred + Excellent communications skills and ability to interact well with medical staff + Self-motivated with the ability to work independently **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs No + Business professional Yes + Other (department approved) No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* No **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs concurrent medical record reviews to facilitate the highest level of accuracy, quality, and completeness of provider documentation. This is accomplished by medical record review, query process, and reconciliation process. Responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially healthy, productive department, and promoting their own development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice education. This position can be 100% remote Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Conducts concurrent medical record reviews of selected patient health records to address clarity, completeness, consistency and accuracy of clinical documentation. Employs the query process as needed to provide accurate documentation reflective of patient's severity of illness, risk of mortality, comorbid conditions, length of stay, principal diagnosis, and present on admission (POA) status. Completes the reconciliation process to ensure accurate coding reflective of patient's severity of illness, risk of mortality, comorbid conditions, length of stay, principal diagnosis, and present on admission (POA) status. Develops and maintains supportive, collaborative relationships with providers and health care team members to include education and follow up. Stay current with coding guideline changes, changes in treatment modalities, clinical disease indicators, and compliant query policies. Serves as a resource for co-workers, providers, and other support departments (coding, case management, quality, nutrition, etc.) Assigns a working DRG for health care team discharge planning and CDI use. Performs other duties as assigned Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Nursing, Health Information Management, or related field of study Experience - Two (2) years -adult medical/surgical/critical care/ER/PACU nursing coding or related experience In Lieu Of In lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, the following combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered an equivalent substitution: MD/DO/PA/NP Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses RN/RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC/or Licensure in related field of study Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong computer skills Strong communication skills with ability to interact with providers. General knowledge of IPPS, ICD10 Coding, MS-DRG/APR-DRG and HCPCS coding systems preferred Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Corporate Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70017540 Clinical Documentation Integrity Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs concurrent medical record reviews to facilitate the highest level of accuracy, quality, and completeness of provider documentation. This is accomplished by medical record review, query process, and reconciliation process. Responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially healthy, productive department, and promoting their own development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice education. This position can be 100% remote Essential Functions * All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. * Conducts concurrent medical record reviews of selected patient health records to address clarity, completeness, consistency and accuracy of clinical documentation. * Employs the query process as needed to provide accurate documentation reflective of patient's severity of illness, risk of mortality, comorbid conditions, length of stay, principal diagnosis, and present on admission (POA) status. * Completes the reconciliation process to ensure accurate coding reflective of patient's severity of illness, risk of mortality, comorbid conditions, length of stay, principal diagnosis, and present on admission (POA) status. * Develops and maintains supportive, collaborative relationships with providers and health care team members to include education and follow up. * Stay current with coding guideline changes, changes in treatment modalities, clinical disease indicators, and compliant query policies. * Serves as a resource for co-workers, providers, and other support departments (coding, case management, quality, nutrition, etc.) * Assigns a working DRG for health care team discharge planning and CDI use. * Performs other duties as assigned Supervisory/Management Responsibilities * This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements * Education - Associate degree in Nursing, Health Information Management, or related field of study * Experience - Two (2) years -adult medical/surgical/critical care/ER/PACU nursing coding or related experience In Lieu Of * In lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, the following combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered an equivalent substitution: MD/DO/PA/NP Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses * RN/RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC/or Licensure in related field of study Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Strong computer skills * Strong communication skills with ability to interact with providers. * General knowledge of IPPS, ICD10 Coding, MS-DRG/APR-DRG and HCPCS coding systems preferred Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Corporate Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70017540 Clinical Documentation Integrity Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The responsibilities of this role will focus primarily on supporting our Lab operational teams using Epic Beaker AP/CP and Non-Epic lab systems and workflows, providing innovative solutions to enhance functionality, and troubleshooting issues effectively. Crucial to the position is the ability to work collaboratively with their team to optimize workflows and tools, adhering to our guiding principles and governing structure. This role will be responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing new functionality as well as enhancing current build, contributing to meaningful innovations in laboratory services workflows. You will be expected to become an expert in Epic Beaker AP/CP and Non-Epic Lab workflows. You will be expected to take call on a rotation and respond to requests effectively, updating your team/manager on issues that require escalation. While this position is remote working, you will be expected to go onsite across the state for go-lives and required meetings. A CLS/MT/MLT and Epic certification in Epic Beaker AP/CP will be minimum requirements. The ideal candidate will have CLS/MT/MLT certifications, an understanding of laboratory services workflows, basic Epic Beaker AP/CP knowledge, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a willingness to learn in an ever-expanding field. **Responsibilities:** 1. Assists other IT teams with selection and provides technical evaluation of products / tools to ensure that the proposed solution adheres to enterprise-wide requirements, adapts to new requirements and changing technologies in order to meet business standardization protocols and objectives. 2. Develops and maintains clear, understandable documentation to describe program development and modification, as well as troubleshooting. Updates system and support documentation as necessary to reflect changes to programs, solutions, reports and interfaces. 3. Functions as liaison to health system departments using IT resources and ensures proper use of resources and maintains high service levels. May serve as project lead for implementation of vendor-based systems. 4. Offers design solutions and alternatives to enhance/improve existing systems. Participates in formulating and defining system scope, objectives, and solution. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents the programs, interfaces and scripts to specified requirements. Devises/modifies procedures to solve problems taking into consideration computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Participates as needed in the assessment of systems and their ability to meet technical and business requirements. 5. Updates management, customers and others as appropriate on a timely basis regarding progress on assigned tasks, projects and issues, via written or oral reports **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience). **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● No licensure or certification required. **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● If a Bachelor's degree: Two (2) years of IT systems and/or operational experience. ● If an Associate's degree: Four (4) years of IT systems and/or operational experience. ● If a High School diploma or GED: Six (6) years of IT systems and/or operational experience. **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Highly responsive to internal customers. **Job Details** Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Shared Services Organization Unit: ISD Clinical Systems Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Remote Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The responsibilities of this role will focus primarily on supporting our Lab operational teams using Epic Beaker AP/CP and Non-Epic lab systems and workflows, providing innovative solutions to enhance functionality, and troubleshooting issues effectively. Crucial to the position is the ability to work collaboratively with their team to optimize workflows and tools, adhering to our guiding principles and governing structure. This role will be responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing new functionality as well as enhancing current build, contributing to meaningful innovations in laboratory services workflows. You will be expected to become an expert in Epic Beaker AP/CP and Non-Epic Lab workflows. You will be expected to take call on a rotation and respond to requests effectively, updating your team/manager on issues that require escalation. While this position is remote working, you will be expected to go onsite across the state for go-lives and required meetings. A CLS/MT/MLT and Epic certification in Epic Beaker AP/CP will be minimum requirements. The ideal candidate will have CLS/MT/MLT certifications, an understanding of laboratory services workflows, basic Epic Beaker AP/CP knowledge, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a willingness to learn in an ever-expanding field. Responsibilities: 1. Assists other IT teams with selection and provides technical evaluation of products / tools to ensure that the proposed solution adheres to enterprise-wide requirements, adapts to new requirements and changing technologies in order to meet business standardization protocols and objectives. 2. Develops and maintains clear, understandable documentation to describe program development and modification, as well as troubleshooting. Updates system and support documentation as necessary to reflect changes to programs, solutions, reports and interfaces. 3. Functions as liaison to health system departments using IT resources and ensures proper use of resources and maintains high service levels. May serve as project lead for implementation of vendor-based systems. 4. Offers design solutions and alternatives to enhance/improve existing systems. Participates in formulating and defining system scope, objectives, and solution. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents the programs, interfaces and scripts to specified requirements. Devises/modifies procedures to solve problems taking into consideration computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Participates as needed in the assessment of systems and their ability to meet technical and business requirements. 5. Updates management, customers and others as appropriate on a timely basis regarding progress on assigned tasks, projects and issues, via written or oral reports Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience). Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● No licensure or certification required. Professional Experience Requirements: ● If a Bachelor's degree: Two (2) years of IT systems and/or operational experience. ● If an Associate's degree: Four (4) years of IT systems and/or operational experience. ● If a High School diploma or GED: Six (6) years of IT systems and/or operational experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to work well in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Highly responsive to internal customers. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Shared Services Organization Unit: ISD Clinical Systems Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.04 - $47.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Remote Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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. **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 **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + Certification within six months of hire if appropriate to assigned application. (i. e. Epic) Epic Certification must be maintained within 6 months **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Understanding of business processes and requirements as related to the assigned (clinical or business) environment + Ability to support large scale clinical and ancillary systems + Familiar with current database and operating systems as required for assigned applications + Technical skills to support multiple applications + Intermediate level competency in multiple applications or areas of clinical workflow + Demonstrated project management skills + Ability to problem solve and generate innovative solutions in conjunction with customers, vendors, and Information Technology **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs No + Business professional Yes + Other (department approved) No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

-HEALTHCARE exp. preferred. On-site ONLY At Houston Methodist, the Data Analyst position is responsible for the provision of analytical support of data generated by the department. This position will assist in creating, designing and implementing processes to ensure accurate data collection and input. The Data Analyst position will assist with maintenance of department database and on-going training of end users. This position is responsible for gathering, analyzing and reporting statistical information and patient outcomes to both external and internal customers which may include statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, algorithm development and numerical methods, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. Reporting duties for the Data Analyst position will involve the provision of monthly departmental reports and ensuring timely regulatory reporting completion. Additional responsibilities for this position include making recommendations for the implementation of technology and processes required to support the goals of the department with emphasis on regulatory compliance. The Data Analyst position will complete or assign other data requests. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicates results of queries in database systems and upgrades regarding electronic protocol management system to coworkers, staff and management. Completes and works directly with physicians, clinical staff and management on customized data queries and other requests for operational and research needs. Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides troubleshooting logic in relation to technical support. Provides and/or supervises gathering, entering and auditing of data in database. Assists with design and implementation of processes to ensure accurate data collection and input. Performs statistical analysis interpretation by preparing reports (monthly, quarterly and/or as needed) on productivity, quality activities, trends and other clinical or business metrics relevant to the department. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts routine data processing and implementation of quality control methods. Develops standard operating procedures. Ensures compliance with all HIPAA/confidentiality regulations. In conjunction with management, participates in performance improvement program for department. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts, as appropriate, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. Responsible for all aspects of clinical data analyses for multiple studies. Programs and develops algorithms for numerical methods and develops workflow and data pipelines as needed for project(s). GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborates with Technology regarding software system proposals, purchases, installations, upgrades, enhancements and modifications. Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. 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. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or related field WORK EXPERIENCE Three years in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare/research setting License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Strong background in computer programming Proficiency in Excel, Access and shell scripting strongly and ability to utilize multiple software applications Familiarity with common imaging tools and database experience and/or experience with neuroinformatic software beneficial Previous database project management experience preferred Experience in relational database design Knowledge of medical practices and terminology strongly preferred Excellent analytical / statistical skills Experience with report writers preferred Excellent communications skills and ability to interact well with medical staff Self-motivated with the ability to work independently SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs No Business professional Yes Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* No TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital opened in December 2000 to serve the comprehensive health care needs of the growing community in Northwest Houston. The 310 bed hospital has 23 operating rooms, and more than 2,100 employees. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program . Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is Northwest Houston's regional leader in robotic minimally-invasive surgeries and specializes in cardiology and cardiovascular services, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and comprehensive cancer services. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has a Breast Care Center, Cancer Center, Imaging Center, Infusion Center, Sleep Center, Surgical Weight Loss Center and operates the largest Childbirth Center in the greater Northwest Houston area.

At Houston Methodist, the Data Analyst position is responsible for the provision of analytical support of data generated by the department. This position will assist in creating, designing and implementing processes to ensure accurate data collection and input. The Data Analyst position will assist with maintenance of department database and on-going training of end users. This position is responsible for gathering, analyzing and reporting statistical information and patient outcomes to both external and internal customers which may include statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, algorithm development and numerical methods, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. Reporting duties for the Data Analyst position will involve the provision of monthly departmental reports and ensuring timely regulatory reporting completion. Additional responsibilities for this position include making recommendations for the implementation of technology and processes required to support the goals of the department with emphasis on regulatory compliance. The Data Analyst position will complete or assign other data requests. Requirements: PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Communicates results of queries in database systems and upgrades regarding electronic protocol management system to coworkers, staff and management. * Completes and works directly with physicians, clinical staff and management on customized data queries and other requests for operational and research needs. * Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Provides troubleshooting logic in relation to technical support. * Provides and/or supervises gathering, entering and auditing of data in database. * Assists with design and implementation of processes to ensure accurate data collection and input. * Performs statistical analysis interpretation by preparing reports (monthly, quarterly and/or as needed) on productivity, quality activities, trends and other clinical or business metrics relevant to the department. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Conducts routine data processing and implementation of quality control methods. * Develops standard operating procedures. Ensures compliance with all HIPAA/confidentiality regulations. * In conjunction with management, participates in performance improvement program for department. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Conducts, as appropriate, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. * Responsible for all aspects of clinical data analyses for multiple studies. * Programs and develops algorithms for numerical methods and develops workflow and data pipelines as needed for project(s). GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Collaborates with Technology regarding software system proposals, purchases, installations, upgrades, enhancements and modifications. * Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. 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. Qualifications: EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or related field WORK EXPERIENCE * Three years in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare/research setting LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED * N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations * Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security * Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles * Strong background in computer programming * Proficiency in Excel, Access and shell scripting strongly and ability to utilize multiple software applications * Familiarity with common imaging tools and database experience and/or experience with neuroinformatic software beneficial * Previous database project management experience preferred * Experience in relational database design * Knowledge of medical practices and terminology strongly preferred * Excellent analytical / statistical skills * Experience with report writers preferred * Excellent communications skills and ability to interact well with medical staff * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE * Uniform No * Scrubs No * Business professional Yes * Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* * Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. * On Call* No TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department * May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes * May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Overview At Houston Methodist, the Senior (Sr.) Business Analyst is responsible for being a key facilitator within the organization, acting as a bridge between the client, stakeholders and assigned team. The Sr. Business Analyst is responsible for large scale projects of advanced complexity and scope. Responsible for identifying the business needs of clients and stakeholders to determine solutions to business problems. Responsible for requirements development and management. This includes producing, analyzing, validating and documenting business, organizational and/or operational requirements. Analysis includes but is not limited to financial analysis, quality assurance, organizational development, testing, training, and documentation development. The Sr. Business Analyst works to ensure that all business requirements are addressed in the implementation of a given product, project or effort. Serves as a mentor to more junior team members. Assists in the training and development of more junior Business Analysts through formal and informal methods. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Engages and interfaces with stakeholders within and outside the organization. Effectively partners with team members to complete assigned projects. Fosters relationships and engages in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large in the areas of issue resolution, status updates and their effect on customers. Acts as liaison between the customer and the technical team facilitating requirements gathering sessions, sets expectations and coordinates team members utilizing effective teamwork and collaborative skills. Engages customers and elicits requirements using various methods. Negotiates priorities and resolves conflicts between customers, technologists and management. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Proactively seeks out opportunities to meet internal and external customer needs. Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests. Mentor and guide team members in achieving standards set by management in order to exceed clients' expectations. Provides training for team members through formal and informal methods. Fosters relationships and engages in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large in the areas of issue resolution, status updates and their effect on customers. Leads discovery and analysis phase of projects and efforts. Also leads requirements elicitation workshops. This includes the utilization of various methods design and development in conjunction with developers to documents business case/scope/plan, business/functional requirements; including specifications for package solutions, and/or software development. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Represents requirements information in graphical forms that augment textual representations in natural language. Creates requirements plans that directly translate into project planning. Identify and document requirement risks along with risk mitigation. Translates functional and non functional user requirements. Facilitate the prioritization of requirements into a product maturity roadmap. Leads the setting, monitoring, and meeting of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers. Develops detailed system test plans, execute system test cases and provide issue tracking and consolidation. Manage a coordinated User Acceptance Test (UAT) effort. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Utilizes department resources and supplies effectively. Provides costs and resource estimates, work plans and documentation to ensure timely project completion. Manages and prioritizes time effectively to meet established timelines. Identifies cost saving or revenue opportunities by engaging in process improvement efforts. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Stays abreast of emerging technology, process trends and methodologies and seeks out innovative methodologies to provide solutions that improve productivity, workflow, production, efficiency and effectiveness. Shares knowledge with team and stakeholders as appropriate. Proactively manages own 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. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline WORK EXPERIENCE Five years experience supporting IT projects in an IT analyst role or similar function to include three years leading and facilitating IT projects and three years experience in clinical, business or financial operations License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED N/A LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) -- PMP certification KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Ability to talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to surface essential requirements information. Ability to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements. Ability to engage customers and technicians for the purpose of extracting discussion, ideas, opinions, and general contribution in individual settings, meetings, or to lead requirements elicitation workshops. Ability to communicate information effectively to customers, managers, vendors, and technical staff. Ability to work with a vast array of information gathered during elicitation and analysis and to cope with rapidly changing information and priorities. Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all level of the organization Ability to work independently and take initiative. Knowledge of healthcare operations desired. Knowledge and appreciation of business concepts and requirements as applicable to a large academic, research, and/or healthcare facility preferred Knowledge of project management tools preferred Ability to work independently Demonstrated success in project improvement Ability to prioritize effectively and adjust to organizational needs and demands SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs No Business professional Yes Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* Yes TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment. In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services' consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Application Analyst position is responsible for expert level support and configuration of assigned applications. The position entails assisting, training and supporting customers and junior analysts with the operation and administration of systems. The Sr. Application Analyst trains and mentors more junior analysts. The Sr. Application Analyst works with customers at all levels in the organization to enhance their understanding of available tools to enhance operational efficiencies. The Sr. Application Analyst proactively manages and troubleshoots issues within related IT teams and manages change. The Sr. Application Analyst provides high level administration of applications and ensures quality delivery of application availability. The Sr. Application Analyst ensures the services provided contribute to the successful accomplishment of the mission of the department. The Sr. Application Analyst makes recommendations regarding budget projections and project management. **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Acts as liaison between work teams and departments. + Facilitates team and client meetings and delivers informative, well-organized presentations. + Serves as role model and mentor to other team members through both formal and informal methods. May train newly on boarded or more junior team members. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Facilitates working group sessions with relevant departments to identify and drive requirements to improve Business Processes. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. + Sets customer expectations, prioritizes tasks, and delivers solutions on time. Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs. + Manages customer expectations and deliverables through meetings, phone calls, presentations and written reports. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Oversees and monitors multiple large-scale projects within multiple functional departments. + Establishes project plans and objectives to ensure goal attainment within defined parameters. Implements and supports large, complex applications with technical experience in systems analysis, design, building, testing, and implementation. + Communicates potential project and implementation issues, plans for resolution, and produces status updates to all stakeholders including customers and Management. + Creates custom solutions or advanced configuration options to solve operational or workflow issues. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Coordinates and provides problem resolution, technical analysis, costs and resource estimates, work plans, workflow documentation, and progress reports on assigned projects. + Applies project management methodology standards to communicate and successfully accomplish assigned projects within budget guidelines. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Seeks out opportunities to remain relevant with regard to current and leading technologies. Evaluates and recommends technologies for growth and long term planning. + Partners with team members to support a learning environment. Seeks opportunities to lead or facilitate IT and business initiatives across IT. + 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 + An additional four years experience in addition to the experience listed below in lieu of Bachelors or licensed clinical or certified IT professional experience **WORK EXPERIENCE** + Five years' experience in IT or clinical or business workflow required + Experience supporting large scale clinical, ancillary or business environments **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + Certification if appropriate to assigned application. (i.e. Epic) Epic certification must be maintained within 6 months **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Expert ability and skill to troubleshoot system problems and to engineer expert solutions with IT customers and vendors + Expert technical skills to support multiple applications and projects simultaneously + Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and ability to apply them to large scale system implementation + Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical or business information systems + Demonstrated leadership skills + Expected to be proactive in all areas of responsibility **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs No + Business professional Yes + Other (department approved) No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Application Analyst position is responsible for expert level support and configuration of assigned applications. The position entails assisting, training and supporting customers and junior analysts with the operation and administration of systems. The Sr. Application Analyst trains and mentors more junior analysts. The Sr. Application Analyst works with customers at all levels in the organization to enhance their understanding of available tools to enhance operational efficiencies. The Sr. Application Analyst proactively manages and troubleshoots issues within related IT teams and manages change. The Sr. Application Analyst provides high level administration of applications and ensures quality delivery of application availability. The Sr. Application Analyst ensures the services provided contribute to the successful accomplishment of the mission of the department. The Sr. Application Analyst makes recommendations regarding budget projections and project management. **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Acts as liaison between work teams and departments. + Facilitates team and client meetings and delivers informative, well-organized presentations. + Serves as role model and mentor to other team members through both formal and informal methods. May train newly on boarded or more junior team members. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Facilitates working group sessions with relevant departments to identify and drive requirements to improve Business Processes. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. + Sets customer expectations, prioritizes tasks, and delivers solutions on time. Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing client needs. + Manages customer expectations and deliverables through meetings, phone calls, presentations and written reports. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Oversees and monitors multiple large-scale projects within multiple functional departments. + Establishes project plans and objectives to ensure goal attainment within defined parameters. Implements and supports large, complex applications with technical experience in systems analysis, design, building, testing, and implementation. + Communicates potential project and implementation issues, plans for resolution, and produces status updates to all stakeholders including customers and Management. + Creates custom solutions or advanced configuration options to solve operational or workflow issues. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Coordinates and provides problem resolution, technical analysis, costs and resource estimates, work plans, workflow documentation, and progress reports on assigned projects. + Applies project management methodology standards to communicate and successfully accomplish assigned projects within budget guidelines. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Seeks out opportunities to remain relevant with regard to current and leading technologies. Evaluates and recommends technologies for growth and long term planning. + Partners with team members to support a learning environment. Seeks opportunities to lead or facilitate IT and business initiatives across IT. + 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 + An additional four years experience in addition to the experience listed below in lieu of Bachelors or licensed clinical or certified IT professional experience **WORK EXPERIENCE** + Five years' experience in IT or clinical or business workflow required + Experience supporting large scale clinical, ancillary or business environments **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + Certification if appropriate to assigned application. (i.e. Epic) Epic certification must be maintained within 6 months **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Expert ability and skill to troubleshoot system problems and to engineer expert solutions with IT customers and vendors + Expert technical skills to support multiple applications and projects simultaneously + Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and ability to apply them to large scale system implementation + Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical or business information systems + Demonstrated leadership skills + Expected to be proactive in all areas of responsibility **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs No + Business professional Yes + Other (department approved) No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overview At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Outcomes Analyst is responsible for generating analyses and reports on clinical outcomes data aggregation, analysis and reporting and other performance measures related to Houston Methodist activities and quality improvement initiatives. Effectively addresses analysis methodology and data implications to facilitate understanding and efficient utilization of report findings. This position identifies areas for improvement and assists entity leaders and physicians to develop strategies to improve performance. Collaborates with internal and external database developers and HM data reporting departments to identify analytical and reporting systems integration requirements and collaborative opportunities. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Proactively and effectively develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, entity leaders, and their employees. Participates in making recommendations for improving working relationships in the work area. Coordinates and facilitates the relationships between the various departments, committees, and taskforces necessary to implement quality improvement measurement initiatives. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in project team meetings, interacts to advance projects and partners with internal customers to provide timely and accurate reports to physicians, nursing and entity leaders. Effectively organizes and documents responsibilities and other activities for accomplishment in a timely manner; meets deadlines. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops and presents logical and comprehensive analyses evaluating performance utilizing applicable databases, reporting systems, and/or external benchmarking systems as appropriate. Exhibits knowledge of and utilizes available databases/data sources for statistical reporting and data extraction as needed. Utilizes understanding of facility department structure and patient data flow as well as department work flows. Sets standards for the measurement, analysis, and reporting of adverse trends for review by appropriate stakeholders and assists in development of action plans for resolution as needed. Develops and manages the appropriate processes and tools needed for gathering PI/QI driven datasets to assist leadership in the enhancement of quality improvement strategies. Identifies and reports quality and performance improvement opportunities through analysis of HM and benchmark data. Supports HM external benchmarking initiatives and compliance of reporting. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Understands hospital billing/reimbursement system as it relates to the departmental scope and utilizes all available Houston Methodist sources in evaluating clinical and financial performance. Identifies cost saving and efficiency opportunities throughout the system and develops monitoring and reporting mechanisms to present to and share with the leadership as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of external agencies and reporting organizations, federal and state regulatory requirements, health plan, billing and reimbursement as needed. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality, service, or finance. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc. to keep abreast of the latest trends in healthcare as relevant. 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. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, finance, healthcare administration or related field Master's degree preferred WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum of two years of experience in an analyst or related role Experience in health care preferred License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles General knowledge of statistical analysis techniques General knowledge of Performance Improvement methodologies Skill in general use of spreadsheet, relational database and word-processing software Knowledge of database design and database query languages in use at Houston Methodist preferred Ability to independently analyze and solve problems Interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of customers and collaborating across clinical and non-clinical departments Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail Ability to enhance reporting effectiveness and efficiency SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs No Business professional Yes Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* No TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world. The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.

At Houston Methodist, the ERP Application Analyst position is responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective and consistent delivery of high-quality services. The ERP Application Analyst Supply Chain is responsible for advancing the functionality and operational efficiency of ERP Supply Chain applications. This entails analyzing and developing ERP Supply Chain modules, and providing technical expertise in ERP Supply Chain application development, maintenance and production support. The incumbent formulates and defines technical scope and objectives through research and fact- finding in developing technical solutions. The ERP Application Analyst Supply Chain contributes to the successful accomplishment of department goals and objectives. **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Proactively provides second level support to resolve help desk tickets. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Provides technical expertise ERP Supply Chain application development, maintenance and production support to end users and IT stakeholders. + Designs, develops, tests, documents and supports software/systems requirements to meet the business needs as well as support updates, patches, testing and other technical projects as assigned. + Identifies solutions to optimize performance of existing systems and gains customer consensus on instituting changes. Implements changes when approved. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Ensures successful delivery of work request in terms of timeliness and accuracy. + Develops technical requirements document from functional design document. + Assists end users in resolving and identifying system issues by providing application knowledge and technical expertise. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Assists in planning and developing work request that addresses business stakeholder needs for resource planning and timelines. + Completes assigned projects on time and within budget parameters. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Engages and supports an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and growth. + Contributes to consistent changes in process, tools, and overall practice are developed, with a focus on continued integration and overall system benefit. + Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP) 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 Computer Science or a related field **WORK EXPERIENCE** + Three years of progressive technical experience with ERP systems, ERP development and Oracle databases + Workday (Supply Chain) experience preferred **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + N/A **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Experience with MS Office Suite. + Excellent problem analysis and trouble-shooting skills. + Experience and solid understanding of software development lifecycle. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Knowledge in one or more ERP business process areas (i.e. supply chain, human resources, payroll) + Knowledge of PeopleTools + Knowledge of at least on business process area **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs No + Business professional Yes + Other (department approved) No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the ERP Application Analyst Supply Chain position is responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective and consistent delivery of high-quality services. The ERP Application Analyst Supply Chain is responsible for advancing the functionality and operational efficiency of ERP Supply Chain applications. This entails analyzing and developing ERP Supply Chain modules, and providing technical expertise in ERPSupply Chain application development, maintenance and production support. The incumbent formulates and defines technical scope and objectives through research and fact- finding in developing technical solutions. The ERP Application Analyst contributes to the successful accomplishment of department goals and objectives. **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Proactively provides second level support to resolve help desk tickets. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Provides technical expertise ERP application development, maintenance and production support to end users and IT stakeholders. + Designs, develops, tests, documents and supports software/systems requirements to meet the business needs as well as support updates, patches, testing and other technical projects as assigned. + Identifies solutions to optimize performance of existing systems and gains customer consensus on instituting changes. Implements changes when approved. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Ensures successful delivery of work request in terms of timeliness and accuracy. + Develops technical requirements document from functional design document. + Assists end users in resolving and identifying system issues by providing application knowledge and technical expertise. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Assists in planning and developing work request that addresses business stakeholder needs for resource planning and timelines. + Completes assigned projects on time and within budget parameters. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Engages and supports an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and growth. + Contributes to consistent changes in process, tools, and overall practice are developed, with a focus on continued integration and overall system benefit. + Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP) 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 Computer Science or a related field **WORK EXPERIENCE** + Three years of progressive technical experience with ERP Supply Chain systems, ERP development and + Workday (Supply Chain) experience preferred **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + N/A **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Experience with MS Office Suite. + Excellent problem analysis and trouble-shooting skills. + Experience and solid understanding of software development lifecycle. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Knowledge in one or more ERP business process areas (i.e. supply chain, human resources, payroll) + Knowledge of PeopleTools + Knowledge of at least on business process area **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs No + Business professional Yes + Other (department approved) No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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. Proficiency in Microsoft .NET is preferred, as the role involves working with enterprise-level applications that rely on .NET frameworks for customization, integration, and performance optimization. Experience with the Huron application is preferred. Familiarity with these technologies will enable the Application Analyst to contribute more effectively to system enhancements, streamline workflows, and support strategic initiatives across departments. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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 License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Understanding of business processes and requirements as related to the assigned (clinical or business) environment Ability to support large scale clinical and ancillary systems Familiar with current database and operating systems as required for assigned applications Technical skills to support multiple applications Intermediate level competency in multiple applications or areas of clinical workflow Demonstrated project management skills Ability to problem solve and generate innovative solutions in conjunction with customers, vendors, and Information Technology SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs No Business professional Yes Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* Yes TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile Houston Methodist Academic Institute (formerly the Houston Methodist Research Institute) was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research and clinical trials, the academic institute houses over 2,047 credentialed researchers conducting 1,470 ongoing clinical protocols.

The Academic Office of Clinical Trials (AOCT) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team at the Houston Methodist Research Institute. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact organizational initiatives that support and advance our clinical research programs. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Must be able to communicate data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. This role will collaborate with executive stakeholders to drive strategic projects, analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable recommendations and develop and deliver clear, timely reports and visualizations to support decision-making. Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, EPIC, and clinical research platforms is a strong plus. **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Engages and interfaces with stakeholders within and outside the organization. Effectively partners with team members to complete assigned projects. + Fosters relationships and engages in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large in the areas of issue resolution, status updates and their effect on customers. Acts as liaison between the customer and the technical team facilitating requirements gathering sessions, sets expectations and coordinates team members utilizing effective teamwork and collaborative skills. + Engages customers and elicits requirements using various methods. Negotiates priorities and resolves conflicts between customers, technologists and management. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Proactively seeks out opportunities to meet internal and external customer needs. Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests. + Mentor and guide team members in achieving standards set by management in order to exceed clients' expectations. Provides training for team members through formal and informal methods. + Fosters relationships and engages in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large in the areas of issue resolution, status updates and their effect on customers. + Leads discovery and analysis phase of projects and efforts. Also leads requirements elicitation workshops. This includes the utilization of various methods design and development in conjunction with developers to documents business case/scope/plan, business/functional requirements; including specifications for package solutions, and/or software development. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Represents requirements information in graphical forms that augment textual representations in natural language. + Creates requirements plans that directly translate into project planning. Identify and document requirement risks along with risk mitigation. Translates functional and non functional user requirements. + Facilitate the prioritization of requirements into a product maturity roadmap. + Leads the setting, monitoring, and meeting of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers. Develops detailed system test plans, execute system test cases and provide issue tracking and consolidation. Manage a coordinated User Acceptance Test (UAT) effort. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Utilizes department resources and supplies effectively. Provides costs and resource estimates, work plans and documentation to ensure timely project completion. Manages and prioritizes time effectively to meet established timelines. + Identifies cost saving or revenue opportunities by engaging in process improvement efforts. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Stays abreast of emerging technology, process trends and methodologies and seeks out innovative methodologies to provide solutions that improve productivity, workflow, production, efficiency and effectiveness. Shares knowledge with team and stakeholders as appropriate. + Proactively manages own 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 required, preferably in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline **WORK EXPERIENCE** + Five years experience supporting IT projects in an IT analyst role or similar function to include three years leading and facilitating IT projects and three years experience in clinical, business or financial operations **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + N/A **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED** + PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) -- PMP certification **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Ability to talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to surface essential requirements information. + Ability to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements. + Ability to engage customers and technicians for the purpose of extracting discussion, ideas, opinions, and general contribution in individual settings, meetings, or to lead requirements elicitation workshops. + Ability to communicate information effectively to customers, managers, vendors, and technical staff. + Ability to work with a vast array of information gathered during elicitation and analysis and to cope with rapidly changing information and priorities. + Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all level of the organization + Ability to work independently and take initiative. + Knowledge of healthcare operations desired. + Knowledge and appreciation of business concepts and requirements as applicable to a large academic, research, and/or healthcare facility preferred + Knowledge of project management tools preferred + Ability to work independently + Demonstrated success in project improvement + Ability to prioritize effectively and adjust to organizational needs and demands **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs No + Business professional Yes + Other (department approved) No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Academic Office of Clinical Trials (AOCT) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team at the Houston Methodist Research Institute. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact organizational initiatives that support and advance our clinical research programs. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Must be able to communicate data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. This role will collaborate with executive stakeholders to drive strategic projects, analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable recommendations and develop and deliver clear, timely reports and visualizations to support decision-making. Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, EPIC, and clinical research platforms is a strong plus. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Engages and interfaces with stakeholders within and outside the organization. Effectively partners with team members to complete assigned projects. Fosters relationships and engages in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large in the areas of issue resolution, status updates and their effect on customers. Acts as liaison between the customer and the technical team facilitating requirements gathering sessions, sets expectations and coordinates team members utilizing effective teamwork and collaborative skills. Engages customers and elicits requirements using various methods. Negotiates priorities and resolves conflicts between customers, technologists and management. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Proactively seeks out opportunities to meet internal and external customer needs. Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests. Mentor and guide team members in achieving standards set by management in order to exceed clients' expectations. Provides training for team members through formal and informal methods. Fosters relationships and engages in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large in the areas of issue resolution, status updates and their effect on customers. Leads discovery and analysis phase of projects and efforts. Also leads requirements elicitation workshops. This includes the utilization of various methods design and development in conjunction with developers to documents business case/scope/plan, business/functional requirements; including specifications for package solutions, and/or software development. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Represents requirements information in graphical forms that augment textual representations in natural language. Creates requirements plans that directly translate into project planning. Identify and document requirement risks along with risk mitigation. Translates functional and non functional user requirements. Facilitate the prioritization of requirements into a product maturity roadmap. Leads the setting, monitoring, and meeting of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers. Develops detailed system test plans, execute system test cases and provide issue tracking and consolidation. Manage a coordinated User Acceptance Test (UAT) effort. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Utilizes department resources and supplies effectively. Provides costs and resource estimates, work plans and documentation to ensure timely project completion. Manages and prioritizes time effectively to meet established timelines. Identifies cost saving or revenue opportunities by engaging in process improvement efforts. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Stays abreast of emerging technology, process trends and methodologies and seeks out innovative methodologies to provide solutions that improve productivity, workflow, production, efficiency and effectiveness. Shares knowledge with team and stakeholders as appropriate. Proactively manages own 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. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline WORK EXPERIENCE Five years experience supporting IT projects in an IT analyst role or similar function to include three years leading and facilitating IT projects and three years experience in clinical, business or financial operations License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED N/A LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) -- PMP certification KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Ability to talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to surface essential requirements information. Ability to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements. Ability to engage customers and technicians for the purpose of extracting discussion, ideas, opinions, and general contribution in individual settings, meetings, or to lead requirements elicitation workshops. Ability to communicate information effectively to customers, managers, vendors, and technical staff. Ability to work with a vast array of information gathered during elicitation and analysis and to cope with rapidly changing information and priorities. Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all level of the organization Ability to work independently and take initiative. Knowledge of healthcare operations desired. Knowledge and appreciation of business concepts and requirements as applicable to a large academic, research, and/or healthcare facility preferred Knowledge of project management tools preferred Ability to work independently Demonstrated success in project improvement Ability to prioritize effectively and adjust to organizational needs and demands SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs No Business professional Yes Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* Yes TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research, the research institute houses over 1,500 staff and trainees, 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.

The Academic Office of Clinical Trials (AOCT) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team at the Houston Methodist Research Institute. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact organizational initiatives that support and advance our clinical research programs. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Must be able to communicate data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. This role will collaborate with executive stakeholders to drive strategic projects, analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable recommendations and develop and deliver clear, timely reports and visualizations to support decision-making. Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, EPIC, and clinical research platforms is a strong plus. Requirements: PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Engages and interfaces with stakeholders within and outside the organization. Effectively partners with team members to complete assigned projects. * Fosters relationships and engages in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large in the areas of issue resolution, status updates and their effect on customers. Acts as liaison between the customer and the technical team facilitating requirements gathering sessions, sets expectations and coordinates team members utilizing effective teamwork and collaborative skills. * Engages customers and elicits requirements using various methods. Negotiates priorities and resolves conflicts between customers, technologists and management. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Proactively seeks out opportunities to meet internal and external customer needs. Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests. * Mentor and guide team members in achieving standards set by management in order to exceed clients' expectations. Provides training for team members through formal and informal methods. * Fosters relationships and engages in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large in the areas of issue resolution, status updates and their effect on customers. * Leads discovery and analysis phase of projects and efforts. Also leads requirements elicitation workshops. This includes the utilization of various methods design and development in conjunction with developers to documents business case/scope/plan, business/functional requirements; including specifications for package solutions, and/or software development. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Represents requirements information in graphical forms that augment textual representations in natural language. * Creates requirements plans that directly translate into project planning. Identify and document requirement risks along with risk mitigation. Translates functional and non functional user requirements. * Facilitate the prioritization of requirements into a product maturity roadmap. * Leads the setting, monitoring, and meeting of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with customers. Develops detailed system test plans, execute system test cases and provide issue tracking and consolidation. Manage a coordinated User Acceptance Test (UAT) effort. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Utilizes department resources and supplies effectively. Provides costs and resource estimates, work plans and documentation to ensure timely project completion. Manages and prioritizes time effectively to meet established timelines. * Identifies cost saving or revenue opportunities by engaging in process improvement efforts. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Stays abreast of emerging technology, process trends and methodologies and seeks out innovative methodologies to provide solutions that improve productivity, workflow, production, efficiency and effectiveness. Shares knowledge with team and stakeholders as appropriate. * Proactively manages own 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. Qualifications: EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline WORK EXPERIENCE * Five years experience supporting IT projects in an IT analyst role or similar function to include three years leading and facilitating IT projects and three years experience in clinical, business or financial operations LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED * N/A LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED * PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) -- PMP certification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations * Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security * Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles * Ability to talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to surface essential requirements information. * Ability to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements. * Ability to engage customers and technicians for the purpose of extracting discussion, ideas, opinions, and general contribution in individual settings, meetings, or to lead requirements elicitation workshops. * Ability to communicate information effectively to customers, managers, vendors, and technical staff. * Ability to work with a vast array of information gathered during elicitation and analysis and to cope with rapidly changing information and priorities. * Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all level of the organization * Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Knowledge of healthcare operations desired. * Knowledge and appreciation of business concepts and requirements as applicable to a large academic, research, and/or healthcare facility preferred * Knowledge of project management tools preferred * Ability to work independently * Demonstrated success in project improvement * Ability to prioritize effectively and adjust to organizational needs and demands SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE * Uniform No * Scrubs No * Business professional Yes * Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* * Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. * On Call* Yes TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department * May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes * May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile: Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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At Houston Methodist, the Workday Technical Analyst position is responsible for the design, configuration, integration, and ongoing support of the Workday platform to meet complex and evolving organizational needs. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert, translating business requirements into secure, scalable, and optimized Workday solutions. The analyst partners closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and external vendors to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise architecture standards. By leveraging deep Workday expertise, this role drives process efficiency, maximizes platform capabilities, and supports strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance and employee experience. **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Collaborates with business and IT teams to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver effective Workday solutions. + Provides technical guidance and training to peers and end users on Workday functionality, integrations, and reporting. + Builds strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure aligned priorities and efficient problem resolution. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Configures, tests, and deploys Workday enhancements, integrations, and security updates in alignment with organizational standards. + Monitors and supports Workday integrations, ensuring data accuracy and timely processing across connected systems. + Provides tier-2/3 support for Workday technical issues, resolving incidents within defined SLAs. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Ensures compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements through rigorous testing and governance. + Develops and maintains technical documentation, including system diagrams, configuration standards, and integration mappings. + Executes structured testing protocols for all Workday changes to validate performance, usability, and accuracy prior to release. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Identifies opportunities to leverage native Workday functionality to reduce reliance on third-party tools and associated costs. + Supports optimization of licensing and integration costs through system rationalization and effective vendor management. + Monitors resource usage and performance to ensure efficient allocation of technical support efforts. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Researches and recommends new Workday features and innovations aligned with business strategy and platform roadmap. + Partners with business units to design scalable Workday solutions that enable process automation and improved user experience. + Champions continuous improvement by analyzing system performance, identifying gaps, and implementing enhancements 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 required or four additional years of experience required in lieu of degree **WORK EXPERIENCE** + Five years IT experience to include three years in senior level engineer, analyst or consultant role. Houston Methodist Workday project team member plus two additional years of demonstrated progressive responsibility satisfies all experience requirements + 3 years of experience in ERP integration + Experience with Workday, Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Web Services + Experience integrating Workday with third-party systems preferred **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + N/A **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED** + AWS-CSA - Certified Solution Architect (AWS) **OR** + MCAF - Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals (Microsoft) **OR** + Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs No + Business professional Yes + Other (department approved) No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.