Clinical System Programmer Developer (Allscripts/MLM)

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Leidos Government Solutions seeks a Clinical System Programmer Developer in Bethesda, MD to support NIH programs. You will implement MLM CDS features, assist with MLMs and Object Plus development, and ensure EPLC-compliant processes while collaborating with security, reports, and project teams.

The role requires a public trust clearance, healthcare IT experience, and strong SQL proficiency. Hybrid onsite/telework in Bethesda may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 5–7 years IT experience.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Experience supporting healthcare IT projects.
• Experience with EHRs, preferably Allscripts Sunrise and Allscripts SCM.
• Programmer experience with MLM and Objects Plus development.
• Experience with SQL, SQL Server, and Stored Procedures.
• Experience with MLM and EPLC methodologies.
• Strong writing skills for documentation and SOPs.
• Attention to detail and validation of system builds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work across organizational levels and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Follow configuration management using Serena TeamTrack in Dev/Test/Prod.
• Document configuration requirements for install and use.
• Collaborate with PMO to ensure EPLC-compliant development.
• Attend NIH project meetings (in-person or via conference).
• Work with MLMs, reports, and security to link CDS to protocols.
• Develop MLM CDS and Object Plus Tabs for diagnoses and medical necessity.
• Troubleshoot orders, order sets, MLMs, and SQL procedures.
• Develop/Install Diagnosis Tool using Object Plus for health data entry.
• Follow Serena Business Manager for changes and environments.
• Assist in developing training materials for users.
• Attend Allscripts vendor meetings for Enterprise Scheduling integration.

Skills

Public Trust Clearance

Healthcare IT

Allscripts EHRs

MLM development

SQL & Stored Procedures

Office 2013+

Documentation

Attention to detail

Written & verbal comms

Relationships / teamwork

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional work

organizational fit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Allscripts Sunrise Tools

Allscripts SCM Tools

SQL Server

Stored Procedures

Job description

Leidos Government Solutions is seeking a Clinical System Programmer Developer to support National Institutes of Health (NIH) programs in Bethesda, MD. This position is part of a highly dynamic organization with multi-layered services effort and supports the NIH Clinical Center (CC). Candidate MUST: Be a US Citizen or Green Card holder currently located in the UNITED STATES with three years of consecutive residency in the United States AND have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. Preference is for local candidate who can work hybrid onsite/telework in Bethesda, MD.

Please be advised that during the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on, and your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes if an offer letter is extended to you.

Responsibilities

• Follow department configuration management process, including the use of Serena TeamTrack to track changes to the system, and building changes into a Development, Test and Production environment.
• Create documentation on the required configuration for installation, implementation, development, and use of the developed and configured items
• Work with the Department Project Management Office for any new development to work in compliance with their methodology and the mandated EPLC framework
• Attend meetings at NIH (or via conference call) relating to projects involving the tasks of this contract
• Work with the MLM (Medical Logic Modules) development team, the reports team, and the security team to associate related MLMs and other Clinical Decision Support to provide the ability to select diagnosis, problems list entries and medical necessity by Protocol
• Develop MLM CDS and Objects Plus Tabs to enhance the system
• Troubleshoot issues related to orders, order sets, order set forms, MLMs, Object Plus code, SQL Stored Procedures
• Develop and/or install and maintain a Diagnosis Tool potentially using Objects Plus that will allow the entry of Diagnosis from IMO at the patient, visit, order, and clinical documentation components while maintaining the source of these items (Health Issues or an appropriate component).
• Follow department configuration management process, including the use of Serena Business Manager to track changes to the system, and building changes into a Development, Test and Production environment
• Assist in developing training materials
• Attend meetings with the Allscripts vendor as necessary for Enterprise Scheduling integration

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field and 5-7 years of related experience IT field
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Prior experience supporting healthcare IT projects
• Experience with EHRs, preferably Allscripts Sunrise Clinical Manager and Allscripts SCM Enterprise Scheduling
• Working experience working as a Programmer, particularly experience with MLM (Medical Logic Modules) and Objects Plus development
• Experience with SQL including writing SLQ Queries, SQL Server, and Stored Procedures
• Experience working with multiple methodologies and frameworks, including Medical Logic Modules and EPLC
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Visio.
• Microsoft Office is inclusive of either Office 2013 or greater
• Have strong writing skills in order to provide documentation of work performed, design documentation, data dictionary, and/or various configuration Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Have a strong attention to detail and a methodology which includes validating all new system build performed for consistency
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
• Problem solving and root-cause identification skills
• Able to work effectively at all levels of an organization
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others

Desired Qualifications

• Prior work experience supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Experience working and using Allscripts Sunrise Configuration Tools; Allscripts Sunrise Clinical Manager Order Forms, Order Set Forms and Task Form Development; and Allscripts Express Load/Unload tools.
• Background providing various forms of Reporting, preferred phhs

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Original Posting: October 21, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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