Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Summa Health Systems

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

1077 Gorge Blvd Akron OH 44310

• remote opportunity

Summary :

The essence of a Solution Architect role is the conversion of business and clinical requirements into a software and data architecture and design that becomes the blueprint for the solution to be deployed. The Solution Architect within Summa's IT&S function provides technology services, data management and analysis, and systems that enable self-service reporting, analytics, and decision support capabilities within a Summa business area such as Finance / Revenue Cycle, Clinical / Hospital operations, Care Quality / Research, Audit, Accountable Care Organization operations, and provider / practice support. The Solution Architect, through internal knowledge of core applications, software tools, and delivery processes, provides system services that help business areas gain insight and understand past business performance to drive business planning, decision making, and support for business initiatives and programs.

Through apprenticeship and guidance from a Senior Solution Architect, the Solution Architect plays key roles in project planning and project execution, often developing high-level approaches to solutions and services necessary for the success of a project. The Solution Architect is a liaison between business and / or project teams and the IT resources necessary to enable a solution for the business or clinical need. The Solution Architect possesses detailed understanding of the information at hand, the requirements to be met, and the consumers of that information across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications :

Formal Education Required :

a. Associate's Degree in technology and related fields with relevant experience.

b. Bachelor's Degree preferred in Computer Science, MIS, or other technology programs.

c. Relevant work experience or certification relating to application development, data analysis and reporting, database environment, and analytics / decision support services (e.g., data mining, warehousing) may be substituted for up to two years of educational requirement.

Experience & Training Required :

a. Minimum 3 years in an IT role (requirements gathering, analysis, reporting, project support).

b. 3 - 5 years in data analysis and reporting in a database environment with emphasis on compiling, mapping, assembling, transforming, and presenting data from multiple sources into reporting and analytics insight.

c. Minimum 3 years in a prior Solution Architect or technical leadership role to be recognized as a Senior Solution Architect.

d. Exhibits strong analytical aptitude across various systems and solutions, internal and external to Summa. Analytical thinker with ability to extend knowledge of information systems and applications to business processes and to cross team collaboration. Ability to explain complex, technical concepts to lay audiences and non-IT staff.

e. Experience in data marts / data warehousing disciplines preferred, including definitions, modeling, relationship (ER diagrams), and database architectures.

f. Experience with one or more Summa application platforms is desirable including Soarian Financials, DSS, HQ / HI, Epic / CarePATH and tools (RWB, Clarity, Caboodle, Radar, SlicerDicer, Registries), CostFlex, NextGen, GEMMS, e-ClinicalWorks, Allscripts, Lawson, Pentaho, SAS, Tableau.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications :

a. Microsoft platform administration and tools (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, AD); other database platform experience (Oracle) desirable but not required.

b. SQL, Visual Basic, and other programming capabilities preferred (C#, .Net, Java); additional web development tools desirable (XML / HTML, Perl, Python, CSS).

c. Database and application development (IDE) capabilities (Mgmt / Visual Studio, TOAD).

d. Report development and integration capabilities with desktop productivity tools such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe, Crystal, others.

e. Delivery practices around Agile, Waterfall, DevOps highly preferred.

f. Experience with data summarization, visualization, and BI products. Able to navigate and leverage multiple vendor packages and solutions deployed across Summa Health.

g. Ability to summarize results and develop effective business presentations.

h. Ability to interact with populations both technical and non-technical, with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Level of Physical Demands :

a. Minimal, may occasionally move computer equipment (desktop, laptop, monitor, printer, and peripherals) when necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

$41.15 / hr - $61.72 / hr

The salary range on this job posting / advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.