The testing analyst is responsible for drafting IIS test cases and test plans, conducting and documenting functional user acceptance testing, regression testing prior to and/or following an IIS release, tracking bugs and their resolution, and running routine test scripts to ensure optimal performance and up-time of the IIS. The testing analyst may also develop test scripts, use automated testing tools, develop and maintain data sets to use for testing, recommend when to move new system patches or releases to the IIS production environment, document bugs and identify possible workarounds, and notify staff and users of known issues that may adversely impact current functionality or workflows.
The person in this role may also provide feedback on the design of IIS functionality. The testing analyst typically reports to the IIS manager and works closely with the rest of the IIS team and internal and external technology partners responsible for enhancing, supporting and maintaining the IIS. The testing analyst exercises considerable independent judgment in carrying out responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment.
Proposed training courses
PHII courses
- Fundamentals of IIS: Data Quality
- Fundamentals of IIS: Interoperability
- Fundamentals of IIS: HL7 Basics
- Welcome to IIS Email Course
- Immunization Evaluation & Forecasting
- IT Lifecycle Fundamentals for Public Health
- Communications for Emerging Public Health Leaders
- Data Use and Evaluation
- Advanced HL7 for IIS
- Training for IIS
Based on the size and needs of the IIS program, staff in this role may have leadership and management duties or responsibilities. If so, consider adding the following PHII-developed IIS course to the proposed training path: Leadership and Management for IIS.