IT Informatics Analyst | Surgical/OR and Anesthesia at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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$63,960 – $96,200Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Health ITIndustries

Requirements

Preferred Surgical/OR and/or Anesthesia experience and/or Epic OpTime or Anesthesia experience
OpTime/Anesthesia certification/accreditation will be required if not already obtained
Developing understanding and working knowledge of current clinical information systems, associated workflows and integration with other systems
Developing knowledge regarding support of assigned systems

Responsibilities

Provides basic support of multi-user clinical operating systems, hardware and software tools, including installation, configuration, maintenance, training and support
Participates in support of clinical applications applying developing clinical knowledge to ensure effective and optimal use, incorporation of enhancements and process improvements
Assesses current practice and translates end user needs into the optimal configuration and build of clinical applications
Supports Epic Surgical and Anesthesia Application (OpTime and Anesthesia), including build and support for surgical and anesthesia departments (e.g., Surgical OR intraprocedural rooms, pre op, post op, nurses, providers, pain clinic, Surgeon and Anesthesia workflows, Nursing workflows, Surgical Tech workflows, preference cards, supply management, 3rd parties like Steris SPM, Steris Hexavue, Qgenda, Trackcore)
Works closely with operations (Surgeons, Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists, Surgical Techs, Pre/Post/Intraop nurses, PAT nurses)
Develops understanding and working knowledge of current clinical information systems, associated workflows and integration with other systems
Works collaboratively with system users, technical staff, other IT groups and vendor support resources in problem solving issues related to information systems
Participates in planning, design, development, training, implementation, communication, maintenance and evaluation of existing or new functionality related to clinical information systems
Participates in execution of testing before system changes, updates or new functionality is moved to production environment
Researches, plans, installs, configures, troubleshoots, maintains and upgrades operating systems and application software and hardware
Participates in the process of planning new systems/processes or re-engineering, working collaboratively across the organization and multiple departments to support clinical practices and ensure development, evaluation, and ongoing support for the EHR
Maintains membership on, consultation to: appropriate committees, workgroups, or task forces as needed to facilitate the ongoing process of the design, implementation and revision of automated and manual components of clinical information systems
Works with project managers and teams in implementations of new systems, system upgrades and enhancement of current system functionality, participating in any phase of large or small projects
Collaborates as appropriate on user requests for changes, enhancements, additions, etc. to ensure feasibility, quality and appropriateness for the system involved
Maintains support material related to system implementations and maintenance such as routine updates, troubleshooting, issue resolution and product enhancements
Facilitates reporting of information from source systems using the most appropriate tools
Maintains up-to-date training materials for the systems as appropriate or works with the system educator to do so
Participates in training classes when appropriate
Participates in the development and maintenance of quality improvement programs for clinical information systems proactively supporting efforts that ensure quality

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Epic OpTimeEpic AnesthesiaSurgical/OR workflowsAnesthesia workflowsPreference cardsSupply managementSteris SPMSteris HexavueQgendaTrackcoreClinical IT supportApplication configurationWorkflow integration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the IT Informatics Analyst position?

The pay range is $63,960.00 - $96,200.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this position remote or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position located at Avera Downtown Building in Sioux Falls, with a day shift schedule.

What skills or experience are required for this role?

Preferred experience includes Surgical/OR and/or Anesthesia, Epic OpTime or Anesthesia, and OpTime/Anesthesia certification is required if not already obtained. The role involves supporting Epic Surgical and Anesthesia applications, workflows for surgeons, nurses, and surgical techs, and integration with systems like Steris SPM, Qgenda, and Trackcore.

What is the team culture like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients, working collaboratively with system users, technical staff, other IT groups, operations like surgeons and nurses, and vendor support.

What makes a strong candidate for this IT Informatics Analyst role?

Strong candidates have preferred Surgical/OR or Anesthesia experience, Epic OpTime or Anesthesia experience, and will obtain certification if needed, along with the ability to collaborate across departments and support clinical workflows effectively.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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