Application Developer - Epic Cadence/Referrals

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Information Services (HCIS) seeks an Application Developer to analyze, design, implement, test, and support Epic Cadence (Scheduling) and Epic Referrals applications. The role collaborates with PMs, vendors, and end users to translate workflows into robust software solutions.

Responsibilities span analysis, design, implementation, testing, and ongoing support, including certification attainment and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Experience in the development and/or support of applications used by non-technical customers to support and enhance workflow processes, preferably healthcare, 3-5 years of experience for an Application Developer role
• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
• Experience contributing to an integrated information system implementation cycle through design, workflow analysis, build, training, implementation, testing, and support
• Experience working with application owners and/or vendors to define system requirements, integration requirements and understand business needs
• Demonstrated experience working with end-users to define system requirements, understand business needs and convert business requirements into functional/technical specifications for complex integrated systems build
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with basic project management
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical staff

Responsibilities

• Analysis/Design: Research system solutions, collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze workflows and develop application design, create functional/technical specifications for system build
• Implementation: Configure and customize applications, review the application build for efficiency, develop and maintain testing scripts, perform unit and integrated testing, adhere to Change Management and IT Security policies
• Support and Maintenance: Complete Epic certifications, troubleshoot and fix issues, participate in 24x7 on-call rotations, document system design and build, travel to customer sites as needed, assess upgrades for new functionality
• Project Management: Create work plans and oversight for projects, monitor and report progress
• Business Analysis: Translate system and end user requests into business solutions, mentor staff and leadership in area of expertise

Job description

The Department of Health Care Information Services intends to hire for one position at either the Application Developer classification, requisition #26004594, or Senior Application Developer requisition #26004943, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position will provide workflow analysis, optimization, application build, testing and implementation of Epic System software related to the Epic Cadence (Scheduling) and Epic Referrals applications.This position includes working with Project Management groups, key stakeholders, vendors, contactors, and end users regularly.

Position Responsibilities:

Analysis/Design

• Research system solutions
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze workflows and develop application design
• Create functional/technical specifications for system build and complex integrated systems
• Demonstrate features to the user community and assess applicability, impact and value

Implementation

• Configure and customize applications
• Review the application build for efficiency, completeness, and correctness
• Develop and maintain testing scripts for execution during special update and system upgrade cycles
• Perform unit and integrated testing of assigned application workflows
• Understand and adhere to Change Management policies and procedures
• Understand and adhere to IT Security policies and procedures

Support and Maintenance

• Completion of related Epic Certifications/accreditations or eligible to obtain and maintain relevant Epic certifications/accreditations specific to your role
• Troubleshoot/debug and identify malfunctioning systems. Implement fixes
• Resolve complex system problems through participation in 24 x 7 on-call rotations
• Document system design and build
• Travel to customer sites as needed to support application implementation, upgrade, optimization and/or training/conferences
• Evaluate system upgrades to identify new functionality

Project Management

• Create work plans and provide oversight for assigned projects
• Monitor and report progress of work plans

Business Analysis

• Translate system and end user request into business solutions
• Offer mentoring for staff and leadership in a specific area of expertise

Health Care Information Services (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

The 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%

Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and related application development/support experience
• Certification must be obtained within 30 days after the corresponding EPIC class ends. In cases where an employee cannot meet this timeframe, they should work with their supervisor to establish an approved plan for completion.

Required Qualifications:

Experience in the development and/or support of applications used by non-technical customers to support and enhance workflow processes, preferably healthcare, 3-5 years of experience for an Application Developer role

Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards

Experience contributing to an integrated information system implementation cycle though areas such as design, workflow analysis, build, training, implementation, testing, and support

Experience working with application owners and/or vendors to define system requirements, integration requirements and understand business needs

Demonstrated experience working with end-users to define system requirements, understand business needs and convert business requirements into functional/technical specifications for complex integrated systems build

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with basic project management

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical staff

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience supporting an EHR in an ambulatory or hospital setting
• Experience with any of the following workflows: patient scheduling, referrals, prior authorization
• Epic certification/accreditation related but not limited to the following Epic Cadence, Epic Referrals
• Demonstrated ability using tools for customizing vendor application software
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical staff on system implementation projects
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience adhering to regulatory requirements with respect to system configuration
• Proven ability to write application test scripts

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: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa, Remote within Iowa

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 58,876

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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 .