Applications Analyst Data Conversion

@ St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Overview

The Applications Analyst Data Conversion at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton supports the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of department specific packaged software and custom applications. The role involves data conversion for Epic’s health information system (Dovetale) implementation at Joseph Brant Hospital as well as day-to-day application support.

Responsibilities

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Lead and execute data conversion activities for system implementations and migrations.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers and stakeholders to gather and document data mapping, transformation, and validation rules.
• Develop and run scripts or use ETL tools to extract, transform, and load data while ensuring data quality.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and perform quality checks and reconciliations.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation on data conversion processes including mapping specifications and testing plans.
• Participate in project planning, status meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Serve as a key liaison between user departments and IT professionals for application support and change implementations.
• Support various IT and hospital initiatives, including configuration changes, system testing and go-live support.

Project Description

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton alongside Joseph Brant Hospital is undertaking a digital transformation by implementing Epic’s health information system, branded as Dovetale. The project is aimed at enhancing patient care, empowering staff, and streamlining care efficiency.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a relevant clinical field, along with 3-5 years of experience in application analysis, data conversion, and enterprise software implementation, preferably in a healthcare setting. Experience with report writing tools (e.g., Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services) and relational databases is essential.

Travel Requirements

The role supports remote work but requires regular travel to SJHH and JBH locations, and potential travel to the United States for certification if necessary.

Key skills/competency

Data Conversion, ETL, SQL, Data Mapping, Healthcare, Epic, Report Writing, Application Support, Integration, Documentation