Applications Principal - Cogito - University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Full time, 100% FTE position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This position will have weekend and on-call rotation. This is a hybrid position and may require some onsite work, this can be discussed during the interview process.

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We are seeking an Applications Principal - Cogito to:

• Serve as a technical SME for Cogito suite of tools including but not limited to SlicerDicer, Caboodle, Reporting Workbench, Radar, SQL-driven metrics, and billing cubes. Develop and implement technical standards and provide technical oversight to analysts working to deliver reporting and analytics.
• Lead successful initiatives of organizational scope to enhance the Cogito platform, deliver complex solutions using the full range of Cogito capabilities, and anticipate and provide on-going optimization and support.
• Articulate resource needs for both new development and maintenance and work with organizational resources managers to obtain necessary resources per plan.
• Work with operational and clinical stakeholders to identify standard foundation content that meets needs or elaborate requirements for custom content. Articulate complex technical components in a succinct, easy to understand manner.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Required
• 4 years of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree Required
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred Preferred

Work Experience

• Demonstrated success leading the design, development, configuration, support, and adoption of solutions of significant scope and complexity Required
• Demonstrated success collaborating with operational partners to improve workflows and simplify processes Required
• Demonstrated success driving improvements in platforms, standards, and processes leading to increased operational excellence, elimination of waste, and reduced technical debt Required
• Demonstrated success developing a community of strong analysts through influence as a teacher and mentor Required
• Demonstrated success forming and sustaining collaborative, trusted-advisor relationships with stakeholders and IS colleagues Required
• Demonstrated success in design, development, configuration, support, and adoption of medium to large-scale solutions using the applications, tools, and platforms relevant to the position Preferred
• 5 years progressively responsible experience in an IS applications field Preferred
• Demonstrated success working on or leading initiatives that use agile methods Preferred
• Experience in information services or technology, direct clinical care, health care operations, or health care administration Preferred
• Healthcare subject matter expertise including at least five (5) years' experience in a health system, academic medical center, or health payer organization Preferred
• Experience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 healthcare setting Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Vendor (e.g. Epic, Oracle, other) certifications as relevant for the position, per department guidelines Preferred
• CPHIMS, PMP, ITIL Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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