Post-secondary education or equivalent experience, required
Certification in one or more EHR application module(s) with moderate understanding of functionality within that application
5+ years of experience implementing, training, or supporting EHR modules
Must demonstrate and embody Nordic’s maxims
Proven ability to apply problem solving and technical skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; make the complex simple, persuasion; all levels of an organization up to C suite
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize
Must be able to work independently, as well as within a team environment
Prior experience with ticketing systems and change management processes
Strong customer service track record
Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes, previous management and project management experience, and participation in previous systems implementations, preferred
Demonstrated sound judgment and appropriate escalation
Responsibilities
Performing expert-level troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure the integrity, integration, and stability of EHR applications for Nordic’s complex customers
Fulfilling system requests from customers by performing issue analysis within their application and across other integrated applications and systems, translating needs into detailed requirement specifications, and performing system build and testing
Anticipating the impact of changes to other applications and systems and taking necessary steps to manage those impacts
Guiding and performing proactive in-depth analysis of workflows and system setup, and system audits to find system improvements and efficiencies, including leading system upgrades and testing
Exercising considerable judgment and making decisions in support of Managed Services customers that could have impacts to patient safety, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance; determining what escalation is appropriate
Learning and documenting unique customer processes and configuration, establishing ongoing support processes, and orienting other team members to the customer configuration and processes
Managing multiple complex clients and projects simultaneously with minimal oversight, including maintaining awareness of unique customer build and process, managing open issues in a ticketing system, and monitoring customer specific email and calendar
Accurately completing up-to-date documentation in relevant ticketing system(s), regarding requests processed and incidents solved while still meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Serving as Application Lead, leading application management work at client(s) in relevant application(s) across multiple engagements, including overseeing ticket management across the application(s), sharing project updates, and leading team meetings
Following proper change control policies for migrating application build and configurations
Working on projects that may be assigned on an ad hoc basis, and assisting in other internal initiatives as necessary, directed, assigned, or requested
Delegating and overseeing work across customer support team
Providing outstanding customer service by anticipating and meeting shifting customer needs, delivering high quality support, and valuing and building relationships with customer IT and operations staff including customer end-users, operations managers, IT analysts, IT managers, Directors, and the C-suite
Anticipating the customer perspective of proposed changes; guiding communication and change management to ensure concerns and input from affected groups are addressed, and system changes are understood and properly used
Creating and contributing to a supportive team culture where everyone is focused on the overall goals of Managed Services; Adapting, with minimal oversight and input, their own focuses of time and energy to deliver on most-important priorities, and guiding the time and energy of other members of the team
Overseeing and participating in the onboarding of new team members to customer support team, including orienting to unique client configuration and processes, and introducing employees to customer counterparts
Explaining complex system setup and impacts in ways that are easy to understand for internal staff and customer counterparts up to, and including, IT and operational leadership
Creating documentation that allows others to follow processes consistently
Seeking out opportunities to delegate work to other team members so all members of the team are growing their capabilities with appropriate guidance and oversight
Mentoring and coaching all members of the team in both technical skills, and soft skills such time-management, communication, project management, and escalation
Provides prompt feedback that builds confidence in team members and guidance on skills and approaches to improve
Make a difference. Be happy. Grow your career.
THE ROLE
The Senior Application Advisor - Managed Services provides expert EHR design, build, testing and advanced troubleshooting services for Nordic clients while overseeing customer engagements and mentoring other Managed Services team members. They have the technical and soft skills to navigate any situation related to their application and guide internal, and customer teams, to a resolution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
They will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
Technical
Performing expert-level troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure the integrity, integration, and stability ofEHR applications for Nordic’s complex customers
Fulfilling system requests from customers by performing issue analysis within their application and across other integrated applications and systems, translating needs into detailed requirement specifications, and performing system build and testing
Anticipating the impact of changes to other applications and systems and taking necessary steps to manage those impacts
Guiding and performing proactive in-depth analysis of workflows and system setup, and system audits to find system improvements and efficiencies, including leading system upgrades and testing
Project and Issue Management
Exercising considerable judgment and making decisions in support of Managed Services customers that could have impacts to patient safety, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance; determining what escalation is appropriate
Learning and documenting unique customer processes and configuration, establishing ongoing support processes, and orienting other team membersto the customer configuration and processes
Managing multiple complex clients and projects simultaneously with minimal oversight, including maintaining awareness of unique customer build and process, managing open issues in a ticketing system, and monitoring customer specific email and calendar
Accurately completing up-to-date documentation in relevant ticketing system(s), regarding requests processed and incidents solved while still meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Serving as Application Lead, leading application management work at client(s) in relevant application(s) across multiple engagements, including overseeing ticket management across the application(s), sharing project updates, and leading team meetings
Following proper change control policies for migrating application build and configurations
Working on projects that may be assigned on an ad hoc basis, and assisting in other internal initiatives as necessary, directed, assigned, or requested
Delegating and overseeing work across customer support team
Teamwork and Customer Service
Providingoutstanding customer service by anticipating and meeting shifting customer needs, delivering high quality support, and valuing and building relationships with customer IT and operations staffincluding customer end-users, operations managers, IT analysts, IT managers, Directors, and the C-suite
Anticipating the customer perspective of proposed changes; guiding communication and change management to ensure concerns and input from affected groups are addressed, and system changes are understood and properly used
Creating and contributing to a supportive team culture where everyone is focused on the overall goals of Managed Services; Adapting, with minimal oversight and input, their own focuses of time and energy to deliver on most-important priorities, and guiding the time and energy of other members of the team
Overseeing and participating in the onboarding of new team members to customer support team, including orienting to unique client configuration and processes, and introducing employees to customer counterparts
Growth and Mentorship
Explaining complex system setup and impacts in ways that are easy to understand for internal staff and customer counterparts up to, and including, IT and operational leadership
Creating documentation that allows others to follow processes consistently
Seeking out opportunities to delegate work to other team members so all members of the team are growing their capabilities with appropriate guidance and oversight
Mentoring and coaching all members of the team in both technical skills, and soft skills such time-management, communication, project management, and escalation
Provides prompt feedback that builds confidence in team members and guidance on skills and approaches to improve
Skills and Experience
Required: Professional Billing Certification
Post-secondary education or equivalent experience, required
Certification in one or more EHR application module(s) with moderate understanding of functionality within that application
5+ years of experience implementing, training, or supporting EHRmodules
Must demonstrate and embody Nordic’s maxims
Proven ability to apply problem solving and technical skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; make the complex simple, persuasion; all levels of an organization up to C suite
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize
Must be able to work independently, as well as within a team environment
Prior experience with ticketing systems and change management processes
Strong customer service track record
Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes, previous management and project management experience, and participation in previous systems implementations, preferred
Demonstrated sound judgment and appropriate escalation
Additional Details
Ability to travel up to 5%
Nordic is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination on any protected basis including race, creed, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status under applicable local, state or federal law. EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled and Vet.
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