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This job is responsible for the design, connection, scheduling and deployment of business solutions, including workflows, reports, and dashboards in accordance with best standards and practices. Responsible for data analysis and validation, gathering of requirements for business solutions, collaborating with business and technology departments to better understand system data, and providing support around the data and how its integrated. Monitors production systems for issues and resolves issues or elevates them for resolution when necessary. Acts as the technical lead for development initiatives, including communication and coordination with the impacted business areas. Serves as a mentor to junior programmers and takes the lead in bringing technical innovation to IS programming efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Work Experience

Required - 5 years programming experience

Preferred - 8 years programming experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
- Strong time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong abilities writing efficient SQL and .NET application code ( or C#), HTML, and JavaScript.
- Expertise in application infrastructure design, object-oriented principles, and general database design.
- Excellent ability gathering specifications, computer application design, and performing analysis of data, computer and work-flow processes.

Job Duties

- Maintains existing computer programs and troubleshoots user problems.
- Writes complex new computer programs according to prepared specifications and departmental code standards.
- Performs first-level testing of programs maintained or written, documenting the new or changed code for team standards.
- Performs analysis of users' business needs and produces technical specifications suitable for assigning other programmers to an efficient, computerized solution.
- Acts as lead programmer on large scale projects, reviewing and mentoring junior programmers, leading code reviews, assisting in setting the technical direction of the department.
- Completes any requested status reports, keeping team leaders informed at all times of project progress and/or delays.
- Keeps abreast of current and emerging technology in software as it applies to their work duties.
- Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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