Reporting to the Applications Manager, the Business Analyst provides application support and user assistance within the assigned business systems.  Assists in the implementation process when installing or upgrading systems and during the testing process to ensure data integrity.  Acts as second level support and as an extension of the help desk as part of day to day support duties.  Understands assigned applications, their relative value to the business aspects of clinical operations and is able to assist users to maximize the utility of the clinical systems.  In this role the Analyst serves as the liaison between the user community, I.T., and other departments as necessary to fulfill I.T. responsibilities.  Maintains close communications with immediate supervisor and provides status reports on a regular basis.