About the Role:
The Business Analyst at Larkin Community Hospital plays a critical role in bridging the gap between clinical operations and information technology to enhance healthcare service delivery. This position is responsible for thoroughly analyzing business processes, identifying gaps, and recommending effective solutions that align with organizational goals. The analyst will gather and document detailed business requirements, ensuring clarity and completeness to support system enhancements and new implementations. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, including clinical staff and IT teams, the role ensures that solutions meet user needs and comply with healthcare regulations. Ultimately, the Business Analyst contributes to improving patient care outcomes and operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Proven experience in business analysis within the healthcare industry or a similar regulated environment.
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Strong proficiency in gathering and documenting business requirements and performing gap analysis.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for process mapping and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Advanced skills in data mapping, data cleansing, and use of macros for automation.
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Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare IT infrastructure.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on healthcare service improvement.
Responsibilities:
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Engage with healthcare professionals and administrative staff to gather, analyze, and document comprehensive business requirements.
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Perform gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current processes and desired outcomes, proposing actionable solutions.
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Conduct data mapping and data cleansing activities to ensure accuracy and integrity of healthcare data across systems.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and ensure alignment throughout project lifecycles.
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Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of business solutions.
Skills:
The required skills are integral to the daily functions of the Business Analyst role. Gathering business requirements and performing gap analysis enable the analyst to identify and define the needs of healthcare stakeholders accurately. Business analytical skills support the evaluation of processes and data to recommend improvements that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Additionally, skills in data mapping, data cleansing, and creating macros streamline data management tasks, ensuring high-quality data is available for decision-making and system testing, including User Acceptance Testing.
