Ambulatory Clinical Programmer – Healthcare IT & EHR

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama is seeking an IT professional to research, design, implement, and maintain software supporting clinical and administrative operations across our facilities. You will apply the Agile lifecycle, test and evaluate programs, and collaborate with IT, clinical staff, and administration while ensuring HIPAA compliance and strong EHR knowledge (Cerner, AthenaHealth, Philips).

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's or equivalent in IT/CS or related field or an accepted

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology or computer science from an accredited institution required.
• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field with 1 year healthcare information systems experience, with an emphasis in physician practices, required.
• Associate's Degree in computer programming, information technology, or related field with 5 years of related experience, required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of related IT experience, required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Agile project management lifecycle as part of their normal programming activities.
• Researches, designs, implements, and manages software programs.
• Tests and evaluates new programs.
• Identifies areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently develops these modifications.
• Writes and implements efficient code.
• Determines operational practicality.
• Develops quality assurance procedures.
• Develops software tools, processes, and metrics.
• Maintains and upgrades existing systems.
• Develops training materials and trains users, when needed.
• Works closely with other IT staff, clinical staff, and administration.
• Adheres to University and Health System policies, including those related to confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Maintains strong technical understanding of organizational EHR-related systems, including but not limited to Cerner, AthenaHealth, and/or Philips.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in information technology or computer science

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field with 1 year healthcare information systems experience

Associate's Degree in computer programming, information technology, or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of related IT experience

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama is seeking an IT professional to research, design, implement, and maintain software supporting clinical and administrative operations across our facilities. You will apply the Agile lifecycle, test and evaluate programs, and collaborate with IT, clinical staff, and administration while ensuring HIPAA compliance and strong EHR knowledge (Cerner, AthenaHealth, Philips).

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's or equivalent in IT/CS or related field or an accepted