Program analyst h1.location_city

Essential Job Functions

• GENERAL
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Practitioner
Designs, implements and evaluates Information Services functions to cost effectively improve organizational outcomes throughout Billings Clinic
Promotes Information Services across the organization, utilizing technical knowledge, theory and technical skills to promote optimal outcomes through best practice.
• Consultant/Collaborator
Serves as technical resource for customers, staff, physicians and administration
Collaborates with multiple disciplines to organize and coordinate technology enhancements to improve Information Services outcomes
Serves as a technical resource for system-wide teams/tasks forces
• Researcher
Identifies technical problems/issues needing research
Uses appropriate research-based tools, techniques, and methodologies to conduct research and ensure best practice
Analyzes data to identify trends that impact Information Services outcomes and cost containment
Utilizes research to develop technical competencies and other standards/guidelines for Information Services
• Project Management
Provides regular communication to all members of the project team as well as all clients involved in the project
Trains or coordinates training for clients in the use of various IS tools
Assesses and analyzes functional requirements for new systems acquisitions and technical requirements in conformance with IS standards
Gather and analyze general information from vendors for the purpose of summarizing and comparing new product selections
Assist multidisciplinary teams in the selection and acquisition of new systems Technology Management
Assists clients, at all levels of the organization, in implementation of system-minded solutions
Conducts ongoing monitoring of assigned technology to be sure of optimal usage of the application(s)
Recommends software and/or hardware upgrades and changes related to a technology enhancement or change
Aids vendor support representatives with logging and reviewing of all software improvements
• Customer Support
Coordinates with other Information Services team members in the resolution of communications, hardware and software problems in a timely manner
Works with customers in researching technology problems. Identifies and implements solutions for these problems in a timely manner
Reports critical problem situations promptly to the appropriate Information Services leadership team member
• General Duties
Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and seeks opportunities to contribute to Billings Clinic organization-wide learning initiatives.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
• Minimum High School or GED High school graduate or equivalent
• Preferred 2 Year / Associate Degree Associates degree from an approved institution in a related field, preferred or must be pursuing certification in or working towards a degree

Experience
• Prior IT experience desirable

Certifications and Licenses
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered