Department/Unit:

AMHS - Albany Med Clinical EHR

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$106,604.71 - $170,567.54

The Information Technology Application Architect is responsible for the research and design of the application solution. They participate in a variety of activities, including: researching emerging technologies, defining requirements, needs assessment, vendor selection and identifying process analysis and improvement opportunities.

The Information Technology Application Architect reviews business plans, strategic direction, and standards for procedures and policies and applies them to application systems architecture and integration of complex systems. This position will work with IT teams and business partners to ensure user requirements are understood and translated to systems solutions that meet or exceed application requirements while optimizing workflow and operational improvements. The Information Technology Application Architect will also bring design standards and best practice methodologies to the application teams and will work closely with technology and security teams to develop and align information technology roadmaps.

The Information Technology Application Architect is responsible for guiding the application teams in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s application environment and providing advanced and/or specialized technical/project management support. The Information Technology Application Architect will develop and sustain an architectural framework for the organization including all aspects of product lifecycle management and methods for effectively delivering on the organization’s application portfolio roadmap.

The Information Technology Application Architect – Level III will:

Participate in the overall design of Albany Med’s corporate applications, upgrades and implementationsWork closely with Albany Med staff understanding requirements to aid in developing applications, reporting and extracts as neededLead application phases of the product lifecycleCollaborate with staff, users and senior management on establishing business goalsReview new and existing IT projects, systems designs and plansConduct research on emerging technologies to support changes in the infrastructureParticipate in the planning, testing, and plans for hardware/software changes to the environmentMentor the Information Technology Application Architect – Levels I and II in:defining requirementsdeveloping changescreating and implementing test plansoperationalizing ongoing supportPropose system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the systemUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations; and obtaining industry certifications

Supervision

Oversee and lead application projects and medium scale work efforts

Contact with others

Primary contacts will be internal to Information TechnologyContact with other Albany Med departments will be in support of job specific activities or in the supervision of projects.  Potentially lead and/or facilitate conversations with customers on requirements and present solutions and findings to customers and executives.Contact with vendors will be expected in support of problem resolution or future product functionalityContact with others outside Albany Med will consist of engagement in job specific forums/organizations for technical collaboration, and potential collaboration with other health care organizations

           

Other

Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional attitudeWork independently on projects and ask for support when necessaryProvide on-call, extended weekday and weekend support for on-site and off-site locations, as warranted by critical business requirementsMaintain confidentiality by using and communicating information only as needed to perform one’s dutiesPerform at or above the Information Technology performance standardsFulfill department requirements in terms of providing work coverage and administration notification during periods of absence (personnel illness, vacation, education, etc.)

Perform other duties or assignments as designated by management

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.