Full-Time
Senior Pharmacy Analyst
Posted on 4/18/2024
Altera Digital Health
1,001-5,000 employees
Cloud-based EMR solutions for healthcare providers
Compensation Overview
$90k - $125kAnnually
Mid, Senior
Floral Park, NY, USA
- BA or BS degree preferred or other relevant combination of training and experience.
- 3-5 years practical experience in providing technical support and maintenance in SCM preferred.
- Healthcare background with clinical experience is preferred.
- Experience with Pyxis automated dispensing and BD Logistics inventory is preferred.
- Knowledge of MS SQL, Visio, Client/server networking, peripherals (namely printers).
- Ability to review and manipulate SQL queries
- Solid MS Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Experience with any other EHR application front end or at configuration level is preferred.
- HL7 interface experience is a plus as is build/configuration
- Ability to travel locally to various sites for business needs
- Participate in on-call rotation to support the 24/7 operations of the healthcare system
- Work with Business Analyst to understand the customer’s product-specific requirements and configuration and translate them to technical design specifications and data flow from which programs are developed and coded.
- Understand ticketing system methodology and client priorities.
- Communicate with vendors and maintain good working relationships.
- Work under the direction of the Manager to provide technical application solutions for pharmacy projects.
- Identify the common causes of the defects, prioritize them and systematically remove them so that they do not reoccur in further development work.
- Participate in focus groups and workshops, attend vendor training and demonstrations.
- Possess technical knowledge of assigned application technology.
- Code, test, debug, implement, and document programs or technical configuration.
- Ensure programs meet technical specifications and standards.
- Perform technical application configuration and configure /run reports at user request.
- Design and execute unit, system and integration test plans for new developments/releases/reports.
- Maintain technical documentation based on standard operating procedures in support of the assigned application.
- Perform application maintenance activities
- Provide production support.
- Interface with other application teams to assist in resolving support calls escalated by the Service Desk.
Altera Health provides technology solutions for hospitals and health networks in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on enhancing patient care and improving clinical workflows. Their main product is a cloud-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system that allows healthcare providers to digitally store, manage, and access patient information. This system is designed to be user-friendly, enabling clinicians to prioritize patient care over administrative tasks. Altera Health serves notable clients like the Royal Adelaide Hospital and South Western Sydney Primary Health Network, helping them achieve better patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The company operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, offering subscription-based access to their EMR system along with additional services like scanning and document management. Altera Health's goal is to support healthcare providers in modernizing their operations through digital transformation.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The recent $9M seed funding round provides financial stability and resources for further innovation and expansion.
- The development of Paragon Denali on Microsoft Azure promises to deliver advanced, cloud-native EHR capabilities, particularly benefiting smaller hospitals with limited resources.
- Altera's top rankings in Black Book Research surveys for inpatient EHRs highlight its strong market position and customer satisfaction.
What critics are saying
- The healthcare IT sector is highly competitive, and Altera must continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
- Dependence on partnerships, such as with Microsoft Azure, could pose risks if these relationships were to change or dissolve.
What makes Altera Digital Health unique
- Altera Digital Health's focus on cloud-native EMR solutions specifically designed for rural and community hospitals sets it apart from competitors who may not cater to these niche markets.
- Their strategic partnership with Microsoft Azure enhances the scalability and reliability of their solutions, providing a competitive edge in the healthcare IT sector.
- Altera's emphasis on offensive cybersecurity measures, such as vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, offers a proactive approach to data security that is crucial in the healthcare industry.