Application Specialist
Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description
The Application Specialist is a client facing position. The Specialist operates as a member of a team to implement, configure, and maintain client data ingress, surveying and reporting throughout the lifecycle of the clients partnership with Press Ganey. With knowledge in PG applications and business procedures, they are responsible for gathering client specific requirements to configure platforms for surveying.
The Application Specialist should feel comfortable explaining complex topics and conceptualizing how various solutions work in a variety of use cases. The right candidate for this role will have an analytical approach and be able to match solutions for unique client business needs. This role requires a client centric focus to deliver prompt issue resolution, meet implementation timelines, target dates and internal service level agreements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work within the Application Support team to address client data, surveying, and reporting requests
Facilitate the integration of business owner needs, and translate operational needs and workflow into system specifications and configuration requirements
Capture client requirements to appropriately configure products to meet client needs
Offer clients best practice workflow design and associated application configurations
Use tools to configure, test and validate all patient experience products
Responsible for client support throughout the implementation or on-going support cycle
Prioritize workload and manage timelines to meet client target dates for projects and implementations
Serve as first level support to triage, troubleshoot and find the right expert to quickly resolve client requests
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues while appropriately escalating to next level support or manager as needed
Qualifications:
Qualifications
1-2 years of relevant experience in information technology, health care, client facing project management or operations role
Experience working at or working with health systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Excellent analytical, organization and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to handle stressful situations
Education
A bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, or a related field (preferred
Additional Information
Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Press Ganey we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Press Ganey Associates LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and well committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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The expected base salary for this position is $45000 - $53000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus or commission tied to achieved results.
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