Ascension Health Information Services
Amsterdam, New York

About the Organization:

Ascension Health Information Services (AHIS) is a subsidiary organization of Ascension Health.  With more than 850 associates and 1,500 associated team members, AHIS is one of the largest healthcare IT services companies in North America.  Ascension Health created AHIS to make better use of Systemwide IT resources and to support achievement of Ascension Health's Strategic Direction.  Through AHIS, the organization leverages its size by achieving operating efficiencies through technology advancements, data center consolidation, best practice implementation and shared resources teams.  AHIS was formed not only to support system growth and change but also to improve IT capabilities, disaster recovery, security, and business operations.

Consistent with its Mission to serve all people with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable, Ascension Health is an innovative leader in transforming healthcare through patient-centered, holistic care of the highest clinical quality, and provided $808 million in care of persons who are poor and community benefit last year.  Ascension Health is the nation's largest Catholic and nonprofit health system, with 106,000 associates serving in 20 states and the District of Columbia.

About the Location:

St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam, N.Y., a member of Ascension Health, is the largest acute care hospital in the Montgomery, Fulton and surrounding regions with 152 beds and more than 1,100 associates.  The organization has more than 260,000 outpatients visits a year.  Their range of services is designed to fulfill the total healthcare needs of the community, while being the lowest cost provider including surgical care, cancer care, outpatient and emergency services.  More than a hospital, St. Mary’s has become a highly accessible healthcare system with four off-site family health centers and seven behavioral health service locations in two counties.  St. Mary's has been recognized by Health Grades for general surgeries and maternity services.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1903, St. Mary’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of the entire community, providing healthcare services that address the spiritual, social, emotional and physical needs of patients, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

St. Mary's Hospital at Amsterdam is located in upstate New York within close proximity to the Capital Region.  The hospital’s history and heritage stretches to the colonial days of the pre-Revolutionary War in the early 1700s and the creation of the byzantine Erie Canal that heralded the dawn of Montgomery County as "the Gateway to the West."  The area is bordered to the southwest by Cooperstown in Otsego County, to the south by Schoharie County, to the north by Fulton County in the foothills of the Adirondacks, and to the northeast by Saratoga County.  The beautiful Adirondack mountain region is a short drive away and offers outdoor activities including camping, biking, swimming, hiking and skiing.  Additionally, major metropolitan cities such as Boston, Manhattan, and Montreal are easily accessible by car or train.  The area offers a number of outdoor activities, from stock car racing at Fonda Speedway, to quieter pursuits at any of the seven recreation areas for hiking, bicycling, fishing, boating or just relaxing.  Golfers can enjoy three 18-hole courses, including one designed by Robert Trent Jones.  There are no less than 18 sites of historic and cultural interest, including a martyr's shrine, and sites related to the Mohawk Indians and the Revolutionary War.  Agriculture is a main industry in Montgomery County, as evidenced by a landscape dotted with dairy farms and produce stands.  It's not uncommon to see a horse-drawn wagon making its way along a country road, indicative of the area’s Amish population.  Local architecture ranges from farmhouses to more stately Victorians, to Revolutionary-era homes, to mill buildings that are remnants of the Industrial Revolution.  Shopping malls and retail centers can be found in the town of Amsterdam and in downtown areas.  Quaint stores offer personal service and one-of-a-kind items.  Dine out at one of the local restaurants, or take in a movie at one of the local theaters.  Other cultural resources are less than an hour's drive away, including horse racing and concerts at Saratoga Springs, or sporting events, performances and museums in Albany, the state capital.

About the Department:

St. Mary's at Amsterdam offers a team work environment where everyone contributes to the services provided at the facility.  The hospital’s Health Information Systems (HIS) platform is Meditech MAGIC where a fully-integrated system is implemented using Meditech from patient scheduling and registration to billing and accounts receivables along with third-party vendors including Iatrics, and Pyxis.  The IS department includes 15 application support and technical staff including management and administration.  The hospital is currently deploying programs and processes to further enhance clinical quality and service excellence through implementation of key clinical solutions such as Physician Order Entry, Bedside Medication Verification, and Emergency Department Management.  St. Mary’s is pro-active in moving to a fully functional electronic health record (EHR).  St. Mary’s is looking for a highly-qualified, energetic, experienced individual for this key role.  This position reports to the Manager of Application Support.

Current Position(s) Available:

Senior Software Solutions Development Analyst
Permanent, Full-Time

Description:

• Development and implementation of advanced clinical modules as directed by the IS steering committee and organizational objectives outlined in the hospital's strategic plan
• Training of end users in the use of the system, the use of new features and for new implementations
• End-user support for existing clinical modules, and responding to user requests – clinical staff and physicians – in a timely manner
• Serves as a project manager - defines project scope, goals, time-frames and the ability to meet project objectives

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of hands-on development, training and support experience in healthcare information system implementations
• Advanced clinical implementation experience in at least one of the following areas: Physician Order Entry, Bedside Medication Verification or Emergency Department Management
• Excellent interpersonal, time-management, communication, facilitation and team skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to form relationships with physicians, mid-level providers and office staff, especially as related to implementations of Physician Order Entry and other clinical applications that change how physicians and staff use technology to treat patients and document their progress (required)
• Four-year degree or equivalent experience; RN or further education in computer science or programming is a plus

How to Apply:
To apply for this Job, please e-mail your resume to Denise Dodge and reference job "Senior Software Solutions Development Analyst - Amsterdam, N.Y."