Cerner Community Works Application Analyst - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

NorthernLight Health (NLH) and Optum have established a strategic relationship to enhance the health care experience for patients and providers throughout Maine by improving business processes through investment in leading-edge technology and innovation. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here.

While serving as the Cerner Community Works Application Analyst you will participate in and technology optimization efforts across the organization and operate as the liaison for both the client and Optum. You will support clients in various endeavors including the planning, designing, training, and supporting the implementation and ongoing utilization of the Community Works application.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the gathering, interpreting, and utilizing of complex data to maintain stable operations and ongoing improvement of IS Applications. These systems may include, but are not limited to, functionality to support clinical, fiscal, IS and business operations. This position works in a multi-disciplinary environment that requires excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. The IS Analyst design system components, write specifications, define solutions, perform system build and create system level documentation
• Collaborates and engages with IS leadership and committees supporting the overall strategy for IS
• Serves as role model and coach in quality customer service.
  Communicates effectively with customers and staff
• Understands the NLH culture and organizational model, actively builds relationships to establish oneself as an approachable, credible partner
• Defines and oversees system testing when required, ensuring sufficient documentation of completed system testing, testing results, and updates needed to test plans
• Develops measurement of IS adoption and usability within the clinical staff

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with Cerner Community Works in Hospital Services operations, hospital healthcare management, clinical leadership, or information technology positions
• 1+ years of experience with other IS functions to oversee the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support and improvement of applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading small to large-scale optimization projects
• History of fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and driving innovation
• Proven ability to follow project management methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and influence others, including working across diverse groups to drive commonality and reusability in solutioning
• Proven relationship management skills in complex situations
• Proven consultative and collaborative style with demonstrated ability to team with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated self-motivation, individual leadership, and team collaboration skills

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.