Ascension Health Information Services
Pasco, Washington

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:

Lourdes Health Network in Pasco, Washington, is part of Ascension Health, the nation's largest Catholic and non-profit health system.  Lourdes Health Network consists of several facilities throughout the tri-cities area Washington state.  Lourdes strives to meet the healthcare needs of those we serve with Lourdes Medical Center providing critical access hospital needs, Lourdes Counseling Center caring for those with mental health needs, Lourdes at Broadmoor taking care of local businesses and their employees, and a network of physician clinics caring for Mid-Columbia families.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1916, Lourdes Health Network 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 underserved.

The tri-cities area is made up of three neighboring cities: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland.  The cities are located at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake and Columbia rivers in southeastern Washington.  Total population is now just over 200,000 people.  Boasting a desert climate, the area receives an average 300 days of sunshine with only 7 to 8 inches of rain every year.  Temperatures range from as low as 10°F in the winter to as high as 110°F in the summer.  The region receives occasional snow most years.  The large Cascade Mountain Range to the west contributes to the desert climate, which is far drier than the famously wet western side of the state.  Generally speaking, residents of the tri-cities area live a laid-back, relatively slower-paced lifestyle.  Despite the size of the combined cities' populations, the area maintains a feel of being several small-towns that neighbor each other, rather than that of a mid-sized metropolitan area.  The lack of a major airport (the largest serves only Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas) as well as the proximity to any major cities, further contributes to the atmosphere, and creates a more isolated feeling.  Many residents prefer these characteristics of the area, citing them as the reasons for low crime and easy living.  Known as "The Heart of Washington Wine Country," the tri-cities region houses more than 150 wineries within a 50 mile radius.  Visitors can sample award winning wines, or enjoy breathtaking views of beautiful vineyards.  Sharing the same latitude as the world-famous Burgundy and Bordeaux regions of France, the Columbia Valley has the perfect soil conditions and temperature for making great wines.  Due to the tri-cities' exceptional climate, golf is one of our most popular sports.  With seven beautiful courses and two championship putting courses to choose from, there is a challenge for the most experienced golfer as well as the beginner, right here.  The area’s inviting waterways beckon water lovers from all over the region to enjoy sailing, power and pleasure boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing, windsurfing and much more.  Current higher education opportunities in the tri-cities area include Washington State University Tri-cities, a four-year branch campus of Washington State University located in Richland (2000 students) and Columbia Basin College, a large two-year community college (6000 students).  The main campus is located in Pasco while a branch campus and a large nursing school are located in Richland.

About the Department:

Lourdes Health Network offers a team work environment where everyone contributes to the services we provide to the facility.  Our HIS platform is Meditech MAGIC where we have implemented a fully integrated system 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 eight application support and technical staff including management and administration.  We are currently on the ground floor of deploying programs and processes to further enhance clinical quality and service excellence through implementation of key clinical applications including Bedside Medication Verification and Physician Order Entry.  Here's your opportunity to join us in transforming our environment into a state-of-the-art, 21st century showcase.  This position reports to the IT Director.

Current Position(s) Available:

Solutions Development Analyst
Permanent, Full-Time

Description:

• Serves as a project manager for assigned projects including the ability to define project scope, goals, time-frames and the ability to meet project objectives
• 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 and the use of new features as well as training for new implementations

Qualifications:

• 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
• Four-year degree or equivalent experience; RN, 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 "Solutions Development Analyst - Pasco, Wash."