• Applications Analyst

    Grace Health (Battle Creek, MI)


    Grace Health is looking for an Applications Analyst to join our team! Starting pay is $53,200.00 per year + with experience. This position gathers, analyzes, designs, develops, modifies, tests, implements, evaluates, and maintains information technologies to support clinical practice and business operations.

     

    We use advanced health information systems to enhance clinical workflows and patient care. We're looking for a Healthcare Applications Analyst with strong experience in EHR/EMR systems, ideally NextGen, to join our IT team.

    Position Overview

    The Applications Analyst supports and optimizes healthcare information systems across Grace Health. This role involves gathering requirements, analyzing workflows, designing and configuring applications, testing system enhancements, and training users. You'll ensure our clinical and business applications—especially the NextGen EHR/EMR systems—are fully optimized to improve efficiency and patient care

     

    Grace Health offers competitive wages based on experience and up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year! Perks include no nights or weekend work. This is an ON-SITE position.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

    + 401K match

    + 8 paid holidays

    + Employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness

    Job Description

    1) Independently creates and evaluates processes for the most efficient use of information systems and organizational resources.

     

    2) Monitors and maintains user access for information systems.

     

    3) Independently plans, designs, tests, implements, supports, and analyzes programs and software.

     

    4) Manages and participates in projects and initiatives related to information systems.

     

    5) Functions as point of contact for information systems training needs.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Configure, test, implement, and support NextGen EHR/EMR and related clinical and business applications.

    + Analyze workflows and identify opportunities to streamline healthcare and business processes using technology.

    + Research, recommend, and implement system enhancements or integrations to maximize efficiency.

    + Manage user access, licensing, and permissions for assigned information systems.

    + Lead or assist in system upgrades, migrations, and implementations.

    + Troubleshoot complex application issues and coordinate resolutions with IT and clinical staff.

    + Develop and deliver in-person and virtual training for system users.

    + Maintain accurate documentation, testing records, and change management reports.

    + Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams to improve data integrity and application performance.

    Qualifications

    Education & Experience:

    + Associate degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, or related field required (Bachelor's preferred).

    + 2+ years of experience as an Applications Analyst, EHR Analyst, or Healthcare IT Specialist.

    + Strong understanding of clinical workflows, ambulatory care, or dental systems.

    Technical Skills:

    + Hands-on experience with NextGen Enterprise EHR, PM, PXP Portal, EDR, or related healthcare applications.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and standard IT support tools.

    + Experience with EMR/EHR system configuration, testing, and implementation.

    Certifications (preferred or required within 2 years):

    + NextGen Certified Professional (NCP) – Enterprise EHR (required).

    + NCP Certification in two or more of the following:

    + NextGen Enterprise PM

    + NextGen PXP Portal

    + NextGen EDR

    + NextGen Document Management

    + NextGen Virtual Visits