Senior Healthcare IT Business Analyst / Project Lead (Cerner EHR) - ITBA 26-04748
4 days ago
Cayce
Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Healthcare IT Business Analyst / Project Lead (Cerner EHR) Location: Cayce, SC [Remote/Ocassional Visits as needed by client] Duration: 12-Month Contract Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Healthcare IT Business Analyst / Project Lead to support the implementation and ongoing optimization of a vendor-hosted Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This role will serve as a subject matter expert for Cerner applications, leading cross-functional initiatives, troubleshooting complex system issues, and supporting end users across clinical and operational teams. Key ResponsibilitiesEHR Implementation & Support • Serve as a lead analyst for EHR (Cerner) implementation, configuration, and optimization, • Support modules including PowerChart, PowerNote, PowerForm, PowerPlan, and Dynamic Documentation, • Assist with system upgrades, enhancements, and new module implementations (e.g., pharmacy)Application & Technical Support, • Provide advanced troubleshooting for system, interface, and integration issues, • Support report development, including custom reports and modifications (CCL), • Manage user accounts, permissions, and system security, • Monitor system performance, data quality, and usage reportsIntegration & Workflow Management, • Work with HL7 interfaces and external system integrations, • Map and maintain interface documentation and workflows, • Collaborate with clinical and business teams to define current and future workflowsProject Leadership & Collaboration, • Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical and operational issues, • Facilitate technical discussions, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings, • Manage change control processes and ensure compliance with IT standards, • Support testing activities including UAT, validation, and release managementDocumentation & Training, • Create and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and training materials, • Provide user training and onboarding support, • Maintain collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint)Continuous Improvement & Compliance, • Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance system performance and user experience, • Ensure adherence to security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements, • Support IT lifecycle processes and governance standardsRequired Qualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Health, or related field (or equivalent experience), • 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT systems and application support, • 5+ years of experience as an IT Systems Analyst or Business Analyst, • Strong experience with HL7 integrations, • Experience with Foreign Systems Integration (FSI), • Hands-on experience with Cerner EHR platforms (including Cerner Olympus), • Experience developing and compiling reportsPreferred Qualifications, • Experience with Cerner tools and modules such as:, • Cerner CCL (query language), • Cerner Bedrock, HNA, Remedy, • Work Queue Manager (WQM), • Remote Report Distribution (RRD), • Reference Lab Network (RLN), • Knowledge of JavaScript, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and SharePointKey Skills & Competencies, • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Strong documentation and organizational skills, • Customer-focused mindset with strong training and support capabilities, • Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic project environmentsWork Environment, • Remote-first role with occasional onsite requirements, • Collaborative, cross-functional healthcare IT environment