Clinical Testing Automation Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

***CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)***

The Associate Technical Analyst supports the development, execution, and maintenance of automated testing solutions that improve the quality, reliability, and efficiency of clinical and business applications across AHN. This role works closely with Epic analysts, application teams, business stakeholders, and our vendor to design, build, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using UiPath.

The analyst will learn and apply test automation best practices while supporting enterprise efforts to automate workflow validation for Epic and other healthcare applications. Responsibilities include documenting business processes, developing and maintaining automation scripts, executing test scenarios, analyzing results, troubleshooting issues, validating outcomes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in software testing, automation, healthcare technology, and process improvement. Successful candidates will develop hands-on experience with UiPath, Epic workflows, Git/GitLab source control, quality assurance methodologies, and application lifecycle management while contributing to innovative automation solutions that reduce manual effort and improve system reliability.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with more senior team members, customers, Technical Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Capability Managers to assist in capturing capability needs and driving quality business solutions. Assist with the creation and maintenance of deliverables such as business vision, requirements, personalization to different clients, and user interface design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technology development projects, contributing to various stages of the technology delivery lifecycle, leveraging diverse technology skills and perspectives to drive project success.
• Support various aspects of requirements testing (e.g. testing plan, scenarios, documentation, defect management) to ensure minimal production defects are realized and completing analysis of the results tying back to customer impacts. 
• Ensure compliance with required standards and obtain all necessary approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Effectively communicate with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting requirement walkthroughs and sprint reviews, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Information Systems or Technology

Preferred

• Lean/Six Sigma
• Health Insurance or Healthcare  Industry

SKILLS

• Basic Analytical Skills
• Basic Problem-Solving
• Basic Communication Skills

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in test automation, quality assurance, and process improvement
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly
• Basic understanding of software testing and SDLC concepts
• Familiarity with UiPath, RPA tools, or scripting languages preferred
• Experience with Git, GitLab, or other version control platforms preferred
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with application analysts, technical teams, and business stakeholders
• Experience with healthcare applications, Epic, or clinical workflows is a plus

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.   

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems or related field

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• The Open Framework Group (TOGAF)
• Six Sigma
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

25% - 50%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office- or Remote-based

Teaches / trains others

Occasionally

Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Frequently

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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