Electronic Health Record Senior Application Analyst

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Senior Application Analyst (Grade VI)

This is an exciting time to join the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) team as an Application Support Analyst (Grade IV). This role will be varied, fast-paced and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to implementing the EHR for the new CHI hospital.

Purpose of the role

CHI will work with Epic Systems, a software company who are a world leader in this technology, to implement an electronic health record (EHR) system across the organisation, which will go live at the same time as the new hospital opens – as Ireland’s first fully digitalised hospital.

The Digital Health programme for the New Children’s Hospital Ireland, including outpatient and urgent care centres, comprises of several work streams including:

• EHR & Clinical ICT Systems: Deploying the Epic Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) and supporting systems
• Corporate & Non-Clinical ICT: Implementation of a Facilities Management and Catering System, plus supporting Financial, Human Resources and Facilities Management Systems upgrades / integration / implementation
• Infrastructure: Deployment of technology, including end user devices, to support the above work streams in addition to technology solutions which enhance workflow or the patient experience
• Programme Support & Business Engagement: Managing an integrated ICT & EHR programme plan and designing and delivering organisational readiness activities including change, training and benefits management

The Senior EHR Application Analyst (Grade VI) is a core member of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) team.

The post-holder is responsible for design and configuration of the assigned EHR module(s) and will also support testing, training, and organisational readiness activities during the implementation phase to HIMSS level 6. They will assist in the development of plans for go-live and subsequently support post go-live stabilisation and optimisation phases.

As part of this role the Senior EHR Application Analyst will attend accredited EHR vendor training and receive certification in system configuration.

The post holder will work alongside the wider EHR programme team to meet the needs of the operational, administrative, and clinical deliverables of the CHI EHR.

This position would suit candidates from the following areas (experienced with skills or recent graduates)

· Digital Health and eHealth background

· Clinical Professions - HSCP disciplines, Nursing, Pharmacy or Medicine (NCHD)

· Healthcare Operational or Administration

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant third level degree/post-graduate qualification plus at least 2 years of experience in a relevant role, ideally in acute healthcare setting, an EHR implementation project or digital health project

or

• Or 4+ years’ experience in a relevant/similar role, ideally in acute paediatric healthcare, EHR implementation or digital health project in healthcare setting

Desirable Criteria:

· Epic system certification as an application analyst or clinician builder

· Prior use of Epic as an end-user in acute healthcare setting

· Healthcare experience in acute care or similar paediatric setting.

· Experience with large scale digital healthcare projects

· Competent in using Microsoft Office products

· Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applicants will be shortlisted based on information supplied in the CV and cover letter* submitted.

* You must submit a cover letter with your CV. This forms part of your application and applications will not be considered without a cover letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role

The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the knowledge, skills, and competencies section of this job specification.

Please see full job description attached below.

The EHR Programme will use an aptitude test** as a screening tool. This screening tool will support candidates who may have the appropriate skillsets for any EHR role and will form part of the evaluation before being asked to interview.

**This is an independent screening tool for the EHR Programme only and is not part of the overall CHI recruitment and selection policy.

This is a two-hour assessment for the candidate to complete, once they have been identified by CHI as meeting the essential and desirable criteria detailed on the job description. This is an online proctored assessment meaning we ask the candidate to complete this within a timeframe prior to interview.

The closing date for submissions of CV and cover letter is Monday 7th September at noon

Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter which states how your qualifications and experience meets the essential criteria for the role.

For queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact CHI.EHR@cpl.ie

Children’s Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.