Applications Report Writer 2 Job in Sacramento 94203, California US

Creates reports from enterprise or local applications based on end users specifications or requirements.  Provides analytical and technical support for complex requests, projects, or initiatives.  Extracts data, runs reports from existing library and creates new reports or modifies existing reports as appropriate.  Determines if programming is required and may create specifications for developers.  Performs data validation to ensure reports are pulling all correct data accurately and achieving customer needs.  Develops reports and extracts from multiple data sources.
 

Key to Sutter's business plan, the role of Sutter Health Information Services is to make electronic data and communications available to Sutter Health employees, providers and patients to support the health and well-being of the community, enhance patient care and safety, and improve business processes and performance. Information Services' (IS') key approaches to meet these needs consists of the Applications, Telecommunications, Project Management, Web, and Technology. We continue to review IT optimization across our affiliates, regions and entire enterprise.

Education/Certification/Licensure:
An AA/AS Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A BA/BS Degree is desired.
 
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
• Experience with data repository design and maintenance and database administration and complex reporting analysis as typically acquired in 3 to 5 years.
• Technical and/or business experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated increasingly responsible professional growth. 
• Strong problem and issue resolution experience.
• Proficient at specifying user requirements.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of databases.
• Knowledge of industry standards to support business requirements.
• Knowledge of health care operations and structure, general requirements in an integrated delivery system, and use of information system applications in the practicing health care environment is desired.
• Basic understanding of hospital inpatient, clinic outpatient operations, and/or financial software along with understanding the technical environment of product lines for which they are responsible.
• Certification in report writing tools as appropriate to position is desired
• Strong technical skills in report writing and reporting tools required, such as Oracle, SQL, Crystal, Business Objects or other reporting tools.
• Ability to be involved in multiple projects at the same time.
• Good organization skills; ability to prioritize multiple activities and objectives in a rapidly changing environment, and deliver quality service.
• Work closely with health care application users, vendors, and technical professionals.
• Committed to providing exceptional customer service and responding to user needs in a prompt, courteous manner. 
• Proven leadership skills are preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are desired.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in terms clearly understood by technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient at writing specifications for programmers as needed for reports/extracts requiring programming.
• Good knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation computer programs, preferably Microsoft. 
• Strong collaboration and consulting skills.
• Self motivated, self-directed and independent thinking as well as an effective team player.
• Ability to take the most highly complex problems, requirements, or strategies; research solutions and take from concept to implementation for desired outcomes.

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