Application Specialist - AthenaOne EHR - Richardson, Tx

The US Oncology Network is looking for an Applications Specialist - AthenaOne EHR to join our team at Texas Oncology! This full-time position will support our Richardson, Texas location.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. Our Information Technology team offers an outstanding family-first team culture. Extremely low turn-over with long-tenured team members. There are opportunities for career development, excellent benefits and perks as well as self-directed daily work.

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Applications Specialist - AthenaOne EHR do?

Under general supervision, implements, maintains, and resolves problems with the company's Applications. Masters the company's suite of information technologies to enhance processes, and communications and develops close relationships with users to ensure consistent customer service. Applies information technologies in the timely design, implementation and installation of high quality business solutions for the company. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Implements, maintains, troubleshoots and resolves problems relating to company Applications, including AthenaOne EHR.
• Achieves a high level of customer service and communication with clients.
• Gains a working knowledge of the company's business drivers and determines opportunities/benefits for improvement of business performance by using information technologies.
• Ensures that network practices are effectively and efficiently supported in their use of technologies by providing creative problem solving and/or referring to other appropriate company resources.
• Identifies and recommends technology opportunities for solving business problems.
• Maintains a high level of understanding of the use of information technologies in healthcare in relation to physician practices, patient care, continuum of care, electronic medical records and clinical research.
• Works with other IT staff to deploy company strategies in the field and resolve problems.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of AthenaOne EHR experience.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Clinical knowledge/experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment requiring frequent interaction with practice and corporate clients. Work may require considerable travel across Texas.