Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Clinical Application Analyst II

Position Summary

The Clinical IT team is responsible for the optimization and ongoing support of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) application and auxiliary clinical systems that integrate with the EHR.

Reporting to the Clinical IT Operations Manager, the analyst will perform the following duties:

1. Serves as the Clinical IT EHR clinical analyst lead, providing subject-matter expertise in support of clinical workflows.
2. Leads and interprets complex analysis to identify root cause of system workflow issues; clearly communicates findings and remediation plans to internal teams and stakeholders. 
3. Evaluates end-user workflows and system utilization to ensure optimal use of EHR applications; proactively identifies and documents opportunities to improve usability, efficiency, and overall customer experience. 
4. Independently identifies, assesses, troubleshoots and resolves EHR-related issues through to full resolution, including moderate incidents and service requests requiring minimal direction.  
5. Collaborates closely with IT colleagues and cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize application functionality and supporting processes.
6. Develops comprehensive training materials, delivers at-the-elbow support and subject-matter expertise, and supports the creation and ongoing maintenance of training resources. 
7. Collaborates with professional and technical stakeholders to identify, document, and implement workflow and process improvements. 

This person will receive daily guidance from UHW or stakeholders, yet remains responsible to IT leadership for upholding standards, maintaining excellence, and pursuing continuous education.

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #29 among public universities and #64 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2026. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance. 

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology, systems training, or enterprise application configuration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Two to five years of experience managing and supporting an EHR and/or other health related applications. 

Desired Qualifications

• Clinical Informatics
• High level of expertise in the following technologies:
  • EMR applications
  • Lab Information Systems
  • LMS (Learning Management Systems)
  • HL7 (messaging and troubleshooting)
  • HTML, HTML5
• Business Analysis experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications including Access, Excel, Word, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of technology users and leadership; strong written and verbal communication skills, high-level of customer relationship skills, attention to detail; ability to contribute to a high-performing team environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends August 4, 2026, at 11:55 PM