Business Systems Analyst

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world.

The UHealthIT team at the Miller School of Medicine is seeking a Business Systems Analyst. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include: Performs systems administration functions to maintain and optimize software and applications. Confer with Program and Portfolio manager to advise on options, risks and impacts on other business processes, and businesses and systems priorities. Coordinate the dissemination of information and the collection of satisfaction information with all supported users. Develop system generated reports for users and management to assist in business decisions and monitoring. Gathers information and makes recommendations for system changes. Discusses systems’ problems with managers and users to determine their exact nature; defines the goals of the system and the steps necessary to achieve them. Uses techniques such as structured analysis, mathematical model building, and cost analysis to plan the system and needed modifications. Prepares diagrams and exhibits to explain the proposed system to managers and users in understandable format. Prepares a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether implementation/optimization of system is financially feasible. Tests systems to debug system as required to eliminate errors. Assist with technology reviews, evaluations and selection processes. Assists with planning and management of system upgrades. Assists with change control facilitation, processes, and management. Other duties as assigned.

The minimum requirements are: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Knowledge of state-of-the art technology.
Experience with major systems development and implementation.
Ability to communicate ideas and provide solutions.
Ability to effectively work with people in other departments and/or outside of the enterprise. P
referred:
Clinical background and/or experience in a clinical setting.
Epic Certification(s) and/or experience in Epic. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Veteran/Disability Employer. Come join us!

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza (“the flu”) season (September through April), the University of Miami School of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.