Application Developer – Epic Beacon (Oncology)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is looking for an Application Developer. This role focuses on optimizing and implementing Epic System software related to oncology applications. Responsibilities include workflow analysis, application build, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24 days paid vacation per year

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in application development and support.
• Experience with any oncology workflows or similar healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze workflows.
• Configure and customize applications for optimization.
• Create functional and technical specifications.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Workflow Analysis

Application Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Epic System Software

Job description

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Health Care Information Systems is seeking an Application Developer to provide workflow analysis, optimization, application build, testing and implementationofEpicSystemsoftwarerelatedtotheBeacon(Oncology)application.This position includes working with Project Management groups, key stakeholders, vendors, contactors, and end users regularly.

Position Responsibilities:

Analysis/Design

• Collaboratewithsubjectmatterexpertstoanalyzeworkflowsanddevelopapplication design.
• Createfunctional/technicalspecificationsforsystembuildandcomplexintegrated systems.
• Demonstratefeaturestotheusercommunityandassessapplicability,impact,and value.

Implementation

• Configureandcustomize applications.
• Performunitandintegratedtestingofassignedapplication workflows.
• UnderstandandadheretoChangeManagementpoliciesand procedures.
• UnderstandandadheretoITSecuritypoliciesand procedures.

Supportand Maintenance

• CompletionofrelatedEpicCertifications/accreditationsoreligibletoobtainandmaintainrelevant Epic certifications/accreditations specific to your role.
• Troubleshoot/debugandidentifymalfunctioningsystems.Implement fixes.
• Resolvecomplexsystemproblemsthroughparticipationin24x7on-call rotations.
• Documentsystemdesignand build.
• Traveltocustomersitesasneededtosupportapplicationimplementation,upgrade,optimization and/or training/conferences.

Project Management

• Createworkplansandprovideoversightforassigned projects.

Business Analysis

• Offermentoringforstaffandleadershipinaspecificareaof expertise.

Health Care Information Systems (HCIS) provides and supports information and communication systems and technology that facilitate quality patient care, progressive medical education, and innovative research.

HCIS services University of Iowa Health Care by providing comprehensive, high-level support for patient care delivery, internal and external communication, technology innovation, medical education, and research. Creating and maintaining a positive, productive, and rewarding environment for information technology and communication staff.

University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Percent of Time:100%

Location: 3281 Ridgeway Drive, Coralville, Iowa

Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Education Required

Bachelor’sdegreeinarelatedfieldoranequivalentcombinationofeducationandrelatedapplication development/support experience

Experience Requirements

• Experienceinthedevelopmentand/orsupportofapplicationsusedbynon-technicalcustomersto support and enhance workflow processes, preferably healthcare, typically 3-5 years of experience for an Application Developer role.
• Experiencecontributingtoanintegratedinformationsystemimplementationcyclethoughareas such as design, workflow analysis, build, training, implementation, testing, and support.
• Experienceworkingwithapplicationownersand/orvendorstodefinesystemrequirements, integration requirements and understand business needs.
• Demonstratedexperienceworkingwithend-userstodefinesystemrequirements,understand business needsandconvert business requirements into functional/technicalspecifications for complex integrated systems build.
• Demonstratedknowledgeofandexperiencewithbasicproject management
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelybothverballyandinwritingwithtechnicalandnon-technical staff.
• Experience with any of the following workflows: oncology research and infusion workflows or similar healthcare experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Epiccertification/accreditationrelatedbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:Beacon,EpicCareInpatient, EpicCare Ambulatory, Orders
• Demonstratedabilityusingtoolsforcustomizingvendorapplication software.
• Experiencecollaboratingwithtechnicalandnon-technicalstaffonsystemimplementation projects.
• Strongproblem-solvingskillsandexperienceadheringtoregulatoryrequirementswith respect to system configuration.
• Provenabilitytowriteapplicationtest scripts.

T o be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Classification Title: Application Developer
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Remote within Iowa

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 61.954.00

Contact Information

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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