Systems Consultant/Engineering Director jobs in Tacoma, WA

Description

PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a full time Systems Analyst. This position applies comprehensive industry functional knowledge to translate business requirements into technical solutions. The Systems Analyst is responsible for a broad range of activities surrounding the design, implementation, development, roubleshooting, administration and ongoing support of standardized integrated health care information systems. 

“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”

We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market based salary, and benefits packages including:

• Monday – Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 19 annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acquire and maintain current comprehensive knowledge of the applications involved to determine  what workflow issues versus system/application deficiencies are. 
• Effectively interact with the IT Director, IT staff, and end users in application modifications,  enhancements, projects, altering workflow processes, and assist in developing technical requirements. 
• Analyze and evaluate processes related to information flow. Log all problems upon receipt,  document problem resolution within 24 hours of ticket closure, and escalate those requiring a higher level of technical support to the appropriate person or team. 
• Work with software vendors to resolve application errors, investigate application performance issues  or to request new application functionality. 
• Perform analysis, programming, template and document development and testing within defined time frames.  
• Responsible for monthly monitoring of application change management, version control, upgrades,  and data integrity. 
• As directed backup and restore SQL databases. Create and maintain stored procedures and  scheduled tasks to automate reoccurring tasks. 
• As directed create, modify and distribute ad hoc reports using SQL and/or SSRS to fulfill the internal  stakeholder’s requirements. Distribute reports to the end user through SSRS, Excel or Crystal Reports  as required. 
• Perform ad-hoc database analysis, maintenance, programming, testing, and create reports using  various reporting platforms within defined time frames.  
• Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting interfaces  between multiple systems as needed.  
• Assist with preparing flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate sequence of steps program must follow  and to describe logical operations involved as needed. 
• Setup and deploy components for end user use within database solution products. 
• Maintain and report status on assigned tasks daily, weekly, monthly or as needed. 

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, or Database Technology or  related field required -OR- three (3) years’ experience as a database developer and/or system analyst. 
• Two (2) years’ experience as an SQL administrator or writing SQL based reports.
• One (1) year development experience in C Sharp preferred.