Clinical Systems Analyst - Must have Perioperative, Surgical or OR experience

• Is primarily responsible for supporting the government product lines and assist as time permits or as assigned by the Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO)
• Helps identify government product lines that can be converted to DSS commercial enterprise solutions.
• Offers guidance and acts as a subject matter expert to support developmental efforts of process improvement and supportive conversion models of DSS government solutions into DSS commercial enterprise solutions.
• Functions as a clinical user advocate and consultant to maximize functional use of existing or new products, drawing on clinical knowledge and workflow experience.
• Identifies workflow and process gaps in order to make enhancement recommendations and implement change processes.
• Is self-directing, with the ability to identify priorities to achieve desired results and effectively use collaboration in driving clinical decisions.
• Has the ability to understand technical issues and be self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems.
• Works with Scrum team and Product Owner (Product Line Manager) to create a great collaborative environment.
• Provides supportive data and expertise to Senior PLMs to increase efficiency, standardization, and workflow procedures.
• Problem-solving with individuals at all levels across a broad range of departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Product, Development, Engineering, Operations, the Business Analysis Group). Works closely with these departments by leading or supporting high priority government product line related projects.
• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, customers and or partner company to ensure smooth working rhythms, clinical workflow mapping/analysis/diagram and information sharing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties:

• Creates mockups and workflows that encompass requirements and optimize end-user experience
• Collaborates across project team to refine requirements, guide development, and aid in testing
• Communicates with development and QA team to ensure mutual understanding of design prototypes, functional requirements, and testing plans
• Receives and offers constructive criticism when participating in design reviews
• Works with other CSAs to develop and contribute to companys design standards
• Helps to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborates with CHIO, Product Director, Senior Management, PLMs, and PMs on the strategic goals and vision for Government Products.
• Assists CHIO when cross collaborating with Commercial Product Line department on shared opportunities with products, services and innovation.
• Leads cross-functional teams, which may include customers and/or partner companies to ensure smooth working rhythms, clinical workflow mapping/analysis/diagram and information sharing.
• Contributes to the design, development, testing and implementation of products through working with Product Owner (Product Line Manager) and the Scrum team.
• Utilizes tools like Confluence to document; JIRA to assign tasks; and Azure to provide design models that communicate design information and product life cycle in a transparent manner.
• Follows process improvement models to promote timely execution of viable products.
• Manages day-to-day activities of assigned projects; communicate with the necessary groups to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and within parameters set forth from Management.
• Travels when needed, including weekend travel when deemed necessary (abiding by DSS established travel guidelines).

• Travel 25 - 50% of the year in support of assigned products/projects and/or as required by the CHIO and or DSS Management.

Other Duties:

• Works with System Analysts and Training staff as assigned.
• Works with Release Managers on compiled release requirements.
• Has responsibility for Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines and works with existing assigned Subject Matter Experts to review requirements for data input requirements for government-funded products.
• Has responsibility for Meaningful Use (ONC) Gap Analysis and works with existing assigned Subject Matter Experts to review requirements for data input requirements for commercial products.
• Assists with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and broadcasting information as appropriate.
• Understands the products and clients to the extent that he/she can perform as an effective backup to the Product Owner (Product Line Manager) when necessary.
• Participates proactively in developing and maintaining team standards, tools, and best practices.
• Identifies and removes impediments to reduce distractions that negatively impacts deliverables.

The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make reasonable accommodations as needed.