Hospital Application Specialist

The Hospital Application Specialist is responsible for the implementation, configuration, support, and optimization of clinical and administrative healthcare software applications, mainly the Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Support & Maintenance:
• Provide first- and second-level support for hospital information Management systems (HIMS), electronic medical records (EMR/EHR), lab/radiology systems (LIS/RIS/PACS), pharmacy systems, and billing applications.
• Monitor application performance and coordinate timely troubleshooting and resolution of issues.
• Maintain software configurations, updates, and patches in coordination with vendors and IT teams.
• Implementation & Integration:
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to map workflows and translate them into system functionality.
• Participate in data migration, interface configuration (e.g., HL7, FHIR), and system integration with other hospital systems.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance:
• Ensure systems are aligned with healthcare standards, data privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), and internal policies.
• Participate in audits, downtime drills, and risk assessments.

• Qualifications:

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech, HL7) are a plus.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 2–5 years of experience in healthcare IT, clinical systems support, or hospital application management.
  • Experience with hospital workflows and clinical operations is highly desirable.
  • Skills:
  • Strong understanding of healthcare applications and system interoperability.
  • Proficiency in SQL, HL7 messaging, and healthcare software interfaces is advantageous.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Skills:
• Strong understanding of healthcare applications and system interoperability.
• Proficiency in SQL, HL7 messaging, and healthcare software interfaces is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.