Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union

Applies skills as a seasoned clinical applications professional to projects of medium size at all levels of complexity, or portions of large projects.

Under general supervision of the Clinical Communications Lead, this position is responsible for providing supervision and technical assistance in the development and support of clinical communications primarily at UCSF and its clinics including BCH Oakland Campuses.  This position will work closely with various teams in order provide best in class service to Voalte users; interacts with clinical and business customers, as well as various IT groups, external departments, and outside vendors and consultants.  This position will be a primary contact with our field services group and directly assist them with hardware, this is a hybrid onsite position with onsite days to be 5 days Mon-Fri unless otherwise approved by supervisor.

Position is responsible for complex assignments that are small to significantly sized, that require independence, decision making, project management, and judgment levels beyond that of Programmer/Analyst II.  Analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.  Incumbent will exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.

This position will work closely with various teams in order provide best in class service to Voalte users; interacts with clinical and business customers, as well as various IT groups, external departments, and outside vendors and consultants.  This position will be a primary contact with our field services group and directly assist them with hardware, this is an onsite position

 

• Assist with resolving/troubleshooting issues (help pull log files, replicate, document).
• Assist with escalations to the appropriate Customer or vendor contact. 
• Assist with escalation of issues regarding network or servers to the appropriate customer contact. 
• Track and trend Clinical Communications issues to institute process improvements where possible to reduce issue escalations. 
• Support new project development, including systems analysis, planning and preparation, testing and implementation and client coordination as needed.
• Develop, support and maintain systems documentation and procedures as needed and provide training to other IT staff and user clients as appropriate.
• Coordinate interactions and activities of vendors, both on-site and off-site as related to systems or areas supported.
• Assign, plan, manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision and coordinate multiple assignments concurrently.
• Coordinate and participate directly in the support of infrastructural applications, including
• Troubleshoot problems end-to-end, identifying potential root cause, coordinating service/support between Clinical Engineering, IT, Network support, server support, medical device vendors, MDI application vendor and Apex application support. 
• Work with IT to coordinate security management process including risk and vulnerability analysis and related documentation associated with interconnected/integrated medical systems
• Work with clinical and application stakeholders in developing specifications for new interfaces.
• Test and provide quality control for implementation of patches, upgrades, and interfaces.
• Meet weekly with the Clinical Communication team lead to prioritize workload 
• All other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

Department Overview

Health IT is responsible for all aspects of the clinical and business software applications of UCSF Health hospitals, practices, affiliates, and community partners. This includes the Electronic Health Record (APeX), which supports the clinical, revenue cycle, and clinical operational functions of the health system and its affiliates, and approximately 95 other software applications involved in patient care and operations.

Incumbent must be able to adhere and emulate Clinical Systems and Health Informatics culture and core values as stated below: 

“People First:  Patients are healthier and families happier with Clinical Systems to support them. Our solutions enable providers and staff to pioneer care, train the next generation of clinical leaders, and secure UCSF’s future. We use talent, creativity, and diverse skillsets to tackle tough problems.  We strive to be proactive, and make time to innovate, appreciate and connect. When something big is needed, we deliver. 

The Clinical Communication group has responsibility for clinical communications, nurse call, and middleware, among others.

Clinical Systems Core Values include: 

Judgment: Makes wise decisions, identifies root causes, thinks strategically, and prioritizes what to do now and what can be improved later.

Communication: Listens well, is concise and articulate in speech and writing, treats people with respect independent of their status, and maintains calm poise in stressful situations.

Impact: Accomplishes amazing amounts of important work, colleagues can rely upon you, focuses on results, 

exhibits bias-to-action, and avoids analysis-paralysis

Innovation:  Finds practical solutions to hard problems, suggests better approaches and new ideas that prove useful, and stays nimble by minimizing complexity and finding time to simplify.

Collaboration: Understands that work cannot be accomplished solely as an individual contributor; works through others to develop holistic solutions that meet our customer needs and the goals of the organization.

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and/or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Min 3 years relevant work experience
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software in healthcare, preferably with nursing point of care solutions.
• Knowledge of JAMF and/or ability to become proficient at using the MDM
• Understanding and knowledge of clinical workflows; applicable to the functionality and capability of Nurse Call systems and integrated devices. 
• Strong problem-resolution skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train, support, and work collaboratively with users of clinical information systems at all professional and technical levels.
• Detail-oriented, with proven organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and see projects through to completion on deadline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information and instructions to all levels of clinical applications users in a specific, clear, and concise manner.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in documentation and reporting, with the ability to design and execute tests, analyze system performance data, and produce substantive reports and analyses.
• Ability to work with senior staff and managers, serving as a technical resource and providing advice and counsel on issues of functionality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, policy, and performance.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Broad and / or in-depth knowledge of 1-2 areas of focus in clinical applications specialty area(s). Knowledge of systems and functions, including design, development, implementation, user support and training, maintenance, quality assurance, and system testing and evaluation.
• At least 2 years of experience in a highly regulated clinical healthcare environment.
• Working knowledge of Clinical Communications Systems
• Working knowledge of middleware systems

 

 

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of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

  

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

15

YesPlans, implements and supports clinical software, hardware, operating systems and / or distributed clinical information systems of moderate scope and complexity. Contributes to estimates of resource needs and scheduling of system upgrades and modifications as it relates to mobile clinical devices. Assist with device provisioning, distrobution, and tracking of equipment. 

15

YesWorks on complex initiatives to analyze patient care workflow in various clinical departments, and to develop and define information technology solutions for improved system integration and functionality. Innovation in management of complex scenarios. Act as a primary contact for IT field services as it related to clinical communications. Report and track status of software problems to appropriate vendor.

10

YesCollaborates with key clinical users on complex projects to modify workflow due to new releases and system upgrades. Plans and develops improvements in functionality and efficiency of clinical applications. Liaison between vendors and IT leadership. 

10

YesContributes to the development of new projects at all levels of scope and complexity. Performs systems analysis, planning and preparation, coding, testing, implementation and client / vendor coordination. Assist with planning and implementaiton of software and hardware upgrades. 

10

YesTroubleshoots escalated issues of moderate complexity and scope with clinical software, hardware, operating systems and / or distributed clinical information systems. Identifies and coordinates service and support as needed between clinical engineering, IT, networks, departments and outside vendors. Proposes new solutions in regards to workflows, processes, system designs or developments as needed.

5

YesParticipates in development of complete, concise and comprehensive polices and operation procedures to assist in communicating issues to management staff

5

YesRealigns based upon business and clinical needs. Looks to new opportunities to address customer service challenges. Documents issues and develops / communicates plans to address.

10

YesRound on each unit to coach staff, learn workflow, uncover issues, develop relationships, and resolve issues.

5

YesMeet with each unit manager and educate on solution features, assess need for new workflow, review user profiles and make profile adjustments, discuss equipment needs, review use trends, listen to their needs/issues.

5

YesProvide statistical analysis, trending, and feedback regarding equipment problems to management/leadership staff.

5

YesDevelop, implement, and maintain internal standards for soft/hard ware testing.

5

YesAssure that RMA’s/repairs are processed timely.

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