Clinical Programmer - Ambulatory - SSO Information Technology - USA Health Shared Services

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama Health System is seeking an IT professional to design, implement, and manage software programs within a healthcare setting. The role emphasizes EMR build/management, EHR platform expertise (Cerner, AthenaHealth, Philips), and collaboration with clinical teams.

The position requires a IT-related degree or equivalent experience, strong HIPAA knowledge, and a track record working across IT and clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with 1 year healthcare IT exp or EMR build/management required.
• Associate degree in computer programming or related field with 5 years IT exp required.
• High School Diploma and 8 years IT exp required.
• Comparable education/experience may substitute for above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Researches, designs, implements, and manages software programs.
• Tests and evaluates new programs; maintains and upgrades systems.
• Develops software tools, processes, and metrics.
• Maintains strong understanding of EHR systems (Cerner, AthenaHealth, Philips).
• Works closely with IT, clinical staff, and administration.
• Adheres to HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Participates in on-call rotation; completes mandatory requirements.
• Oversees training materials and user training as needed.

Skills

Healthcare IT

EMR knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Bachelor's in business with healthcare IT experience

Associate degree in programming/IT

High School diploma + 8 years IT experience

Tools

Cerner

AthenaHealth

Philips EMR

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

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

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.