System Administrator II- Facility Readiness-BHIS
Brentwood, NY

Job Description

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital management companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing since its inception to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenues of $10 billion and 83,000 employees. In 2018, UHS was recognized for the eighth consecutive year as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2017, ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 83,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

The Corporate IS Department is seeking a dynamic and talented System Administrator II-Facility Readiness-BHIS.

Provides technical direction in support of software and hardware for new facility implementations and application go-lives. Conducts onsite visits to determine readiness for successful go live and makes recommendations where required. Provides hands on support as needed for implementations to ensure success and to effectively accomplish desired objectives.

Provides technical project management support for Facility Readiness projects. Conducts meetings, follows up with UHS staff and vendors on progress toward completion, documenting and communicating project status.

Key Responsibilities include:

* Supports software applications and hardware implementations to ensure high availability and performance.
* Researches, plans and assists with implementations at UHS Behavioral Health facilities across the U.S.
* Provides onsite assessments, researches vendors, and provides recommendations and proposals to facility and corporate level staff.
* Supports new facility implementations, providing onsite assistance as needed up until go live.
* Provides project management functions in support of team initiatives.
* Provides remote support between projects.
* Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Center.

Job Requirements

Position Requirements:

* 3+ years' experience in a support role preferably working on software, hardware or facility implementation projects.
* Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
* Able to think and operate independently within the framework and guidelines of the BH Division IS department.
* Able to communicate effectively with all levels including vendors, corporate and facility personnel.
* Able to manage projects, run project meetings and manage project communication. Must be able to coordinate efforts of multiple team members from disparate teams.
* Able to adapt to changing priorities, adjusting focus as needed to meet pressing demands.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others and gains understanding.
* Must have a working knowledge of both business and clinical functions and be able to offer technical solutions that meets the needs of both groups.
* Able to travel extensively in support of ongoing projects but comfortable with working in the corporate office supporting internal operations depending on project workload.

Travel Requirements: 50-75% domestic US travel (depending on project load).

This opportunity provides the following:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
* Competitive Compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
* 401k plan with company match
* Generous Paid Time Off

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.