Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in the LIPIX clinical information system project with tasks to include project management assistance, system and process analysis, system testing, report writing and user training.
• Works with end users to design and implement configuration changes to improve business workflow and/or work with vendors to deliver system changes.
• Focuses on customer service and understanding the clinical processes in a hospital setting.
• Prepares documentation in support of project, testing, issue resolution and workflows.
• Facilitates communication of up-to-date work progress across key stakeholders to enable timely attainment of project milestones and setting of realistic expectations.
• Specific system implementation responsibilities may include:
  1. Analyzing organizational/departmental workflow
  2. Defining departmental/clinical end-user requirements
  3. Collecting data for configuration and display
  4. Facilitating screen design
  5. Determining the configurable components of the results/ orders module
  6. Coding configuration tables
  7. Analyzing report requirements
  8. Documenting all activities and specifications
  9. Conducting unit testing, assisting in integrated testing
  10. Troubleshooting interface transactions
  11. Supporting activation
  12. Supporting ongoing production issues

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize
• Experience with HL7, CCD, and Interface Explore a plus
• Minimum of two years clinical experience is preferred
• Project implementation experience required, having a strong understanding of web-based applications
• Ability to interact and work with physicians, nurses and all levels of management and staff
• Ability to organize/facilitate multi-disciplinary teams to recommend solutions or to resolve service issues - Strong vendor management skills
• Strong analytical, process flow, interviewing and problem solving skills
• Understanding of technology concepts (application and infrastructure architecture)
• Versatility and flexibility; strong communication and customer relationship skills; organization, project management, and conflict resolution skills are essential. Must have the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Experience with InterSystems products a plus (Cache, Ensemble, or HealthShare)
• Experience with master patient index applications (Initiate, Inc. products or others) a plus
• Knowledge of hospital registration departments and processes a plus
• Knowledge of SQL
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel

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Clinical System Analyst - LIPIX

LIPIX, the Long Island Patient Information Exchange is an independent, not-for-profit corporation established to develop a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) for Long Island, NY. LIPIX is headquartered in Manhattan, NY. The organization's primary mission is to fundamentally improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for the betterment of patients, providers and LIPIX with the ultimate goal being to organize the world’s health information so that it is globally accessible and useful while maintaining the highest standards of patient privacy.

The Clinical System Analyst works closely with LIPIX project and clinical leadership to ensure the effectiveness of project activities. Works with project management to ensure that the output of analysis activities feeds the design and configuration of the system, and that future state development is aligned with stated goals and objectives. Coordinates the day-to-day activities of clinical work groups.  Provides application support for LIPIX.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field, required
• Minimum of three (3) years project implementation experience with a strong understanding of web-based applications in a clinical environment, required
• Understanding of technology concepts (application and infrastructure architecture)
• Strong analytical, process flow, problem solving, communication, customer relationship, organization, project management and conflict resolution skills, required
• Knowledge of InterSystems products (Cache, Ensemble, or HealthShare) and master patient index applications (Initiate, Inc. products or others), preferred. Knowledge of SQL, required
• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of hospital registration departments and processes, preferred

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Data Warehouse Developer - LIPIX

LIPIX, the Long Island Patient Information Exchange is an independent, not-for-profit corporation established to develop a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) for Long Island, NY. LIPIX is headquartered in Manhattan, NY. The organization's primary mission is to fundamentally improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for the betterment of patients, providers and LIPIX with the ultimate goal being to organize the world’s health information so that it is globally accessible and useful while maintaining the highest standards of patient privacy.

The Data Warehouse Developer designs, develops and implements data warehouse system requirements in support of public health reporting, quality reporting and clinical research initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops and implements the LIPIX data warehouse system and structures.
• Develops data warehouse process models, including sourcing, extraction, transformation and loading.
• Creates plans, test files and scripts for data warehouse testing.
• Produces supporting documentation, such as metadata and diagrams of entity relationships, business processes and process flow.
• Develops and implements data extraction procedures from other systems and integrates into current design/ system.
• Develops and maintains standards, including organization, structure and nomenclature, for the design of data warehouse elements (data architectures, models, tools and databases).
• Implements business rules via stored procedures, middleware or other technologies.
• Maps data between source systems, data warehouse and data marts.
• Performs system analysis, data analysis or programming.
• Selects methods, techniques or criteria for data warehousing evaluation procedures.  Verifies structure, accuracy or quality of warehouse data.
• Writes new programs or modifies existing to meet project requirements.
• Investigates and tests new applications, software or products, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the design, development and implementation of databases/ data warehouses.
• Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) tools and principles.
• Analytical, process flow, problem solving, communication, customer service, organization and project management skills.
• Knowledge of SQL.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of InterSystems products (Cache, Ensemble or HealthShare), Master Patient Index (MPI) applications (Initiate, etc), Microsoft Project and Office.
• Knowledge of Health Industry and Healthcare Data Exchange Standards (HL7, CCD).
• Knowledge of hospital registration and process.
• Knowledge of web services (SOAP).

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Field Agent - LIPIX

LIPIX, the Long Island Patient Information Exchange is an independent, not-for-profit corporation established to develop a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) for Long Island, NY. LIPIX is headquartered in Manhattan, NY. The organization's primary mission is to fundamentally improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for the betterment of patients, providers and LIPIX with the ultimate goal being to organize the world’s health information so that it is globally accessible and useful while maintaining the highest standards of patient privacy.

The Field Agent works closely with LIPIX Meaningful Use Project Manager to ensure the effectiveness of project activities. This individual spends approximately 3-4 days per week on Long Island working with member hospitals to engage clinicians within the broader community and help ambulatory practices achieve the Meaningful Use of electronic health records.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the planning and coordination of the Meaningful Use of electronic health records project including gathering requirements and planning for project design, implementation, and support.
• Works with end users to design & implement configuration changes to meet Meaningful Use of electronic medical records.
• Focuses on customer service and understanding the role of Meaningful Use in hospital and ambulatory settings.
• Develops expertise in electronic medical records, especially as it relates to Meaningful Use.
• Facilitate efficient workflow redesign and change in ambulatory settings
• Participates in maintaining project plans and all associated written documentation tied to the project.
• Facilitates communication of up-to-date work progress across key stakeholders to enable timely attainment of project milestones and setting of realistic expectations.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or Engineering or other analytical field, preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience, required.
• Strong analytical, process flow, problem solving, communication, customer relationship, organization, project management and conflict resolution skills, required.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record systems, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of eClinicalWorks, AllScripts, GE Centricity, and/or Epic, strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication & written skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required, Microsoft Project strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com, preferred.

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Project Manager - LIPIX

LIPIX, the Long Island Patient Information Exchange is an independent, not-for-profit corporation established to develop a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) for Long Island, NY. LIPIX is headquartered in Manhattan, NY. The organization's primary mission is to fundamentally improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for the betterment of patients, providers and LIPIX with the ultimate goal being to organize the world’s health information so that it is globally accessible and useful while maintaining the highest standards of patient privacy.

The Project Manager manages the implementation of the LIPIX project for the LIPIX consortium of Multiple CPO's (Care Providing Organizations) using resources from various project teams, IT departments, clinicians, and vendor implementation teams. Provides liaison between the project director, the project team, multiple health systems, and the vendors, and interfaces with clients at all levels within the Health System.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field, required.  Master's Degree, preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience including three (3) years project implementation management in a clinical environment, required 
• Experience developing and implementing complex project plans and budgets
• Understanding of technology concepts (application and infrastructure architecture)
• Strong analytical, process flow, problem solving, communication, customer relationship, organization, project management and conflict resolution skills, required
• Knowledge of InterSystems products (Cache, Ensemble, or HealthShare), master patient index applications (Initiate, Inc. products or others), Microsoft Project and Office, preferred. Knowledge of SQL, required
• Knowledge of hospital registration departments and processes, preferred

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Web Developer - LIPIX

LIPIX, the Long Island Patient Information Exchange is an independent, not-for-profit corporation established to develop a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) for Long Island, NY. LIPIX is headquartered in Manhattan, NY. The organization's primary mission is to fundamentally improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for the betterment of patients, providers and LIPIX with the ultimate goal being to organize the world’s health information so that it is globally accessible and useful while maintaining the highest standards of patient privacy.

Provides 3-tier web application programming support for LIPIX.  Participates in the full life cycle of software development.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in designing and building software programs to support LIPIX web application.
• Supports software built by outsourced consultants (Eclipses, etc).
• Develops .NET applications, creates and updates databases and web pages.
• Writes SQL programs using established databases; modifies existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware or to improve system performance.
• Ensures project deadlines are met, escalates issues for appropriate and timely resolution, and adheres to project development methodologies.
• Provides regular feedback to management on project status.
• Performs software system testing and validation procedures. 
• Supports end-users, resolves problems, troubleshoots and escalates complex problems to management.
• Coordinates software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
• Monitors system backup and data recovery.
• Coordinates and documents processes and programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related Information Technology field, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year project implementation or software development experience, required.
• Experience with object oriented analysis and development, required.
• Knowledge of InterSystems products, Cache and Ensemble, .NET, HL7. 
• Experience with clinical applications, preferred.

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