Electronic Health Record Application Support Analyst

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Application Support Analyst (Grade IV)

This is an exciting time to join the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) team as an EHR Application Support Analyst. This role will be varied, fast-paced and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to implementing the EHR for the new CHI hospital which is due to open in 2025. We are seeking people to work on modules covering several clinical and administrative areas of the hospital and so if you have an interest in technology and healthcare, or are working in the hospital already, please do apply. This is a great opportunity to embark on a new career where no previous experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. If shortlisted you will be asked to attend a two-hour aptitude test for us to assess your suitability to the role.

Purpose of the Role:

CHI will work with Epic Systems, a software company who are a world leader in this technology, to implement an electronic health record (EHR) system across the organisation, which will go live at the same time as the new hospital opens – as Ireland’s first fully digitalised hospital.

The EHR Application Support Analyst (Grade IV) is a core member of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) team.

The post-holder will assist the EHR design, configuration, testing and training during the implementation phase to HIMSS Level 6, and subsequently support the go-live and post go-live stabilisation phases.

As part of this role the EHR Application Support will attend accredited EHR vendor training and receive certification in system configuration.

This position would suit candidates from the following areas (experienced with skills or recent graduates):

· ICT, eHealth, Software Engineering or Computer Science

· Digital Health and/or eHealth

· Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, HSCP disciplines or Medicine (NCHD)

· Operational or Administration

Essential Criteria:

· Have successfully achieved a Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification (Level 6) within the QQI Framework.

· Minimum of one year's knowledge of customer care and/ or clinical care, and/or patient administrative processes.

OR

· Equivalent Experience and understanding of health care systems and processes.

· Minimum of one year's knowledge of customer care and/ or clinical care and/or patient administrative processes.

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. Please see full job description attached below.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and letter of application is 12 PM noon on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team via email: CHI.EHR@CPL.ie

Children’s Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.