Senior Application Developer-Pharmacy Informatics

The University of Iowa Healthcare Pharmacy Department is looking for a 100%25 Senior Application Developer to join our Pharmacy Informatics Team! 

This position will provide workflow analysis, optimization, application build, testing and implementation of Epic System software related to the Willow applications, predominantly the Beacon application for CCI sites. This position includes working with Project Management groups, key stakeholders, vendors, contactors, and end users regularly. Additionally, this position will be responsible for system development, including financial and clinical reporting or system build, specifically related to ambulatory clinics, infusion centers and retail pharmacy services, as well as other related projects within pharmacy. Monitoring production issues to allow for optimization, testing special updates and system documentation are also required.

This position is eligible to participate in remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa. Successful candidates who participate in remote work must comply with the requirements of the remote work program and related policies.

POSITION REPONSIBILITES:

 Analysis/Design
•    Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze workflows and develop application design
•    Research system solutions
•    Create functional/technical specifications for system build and complex integrated systems
•    Lead design and analysis
•    Develop technical design and procedures for new or revised applications
•    Leads the review and analysis of system problems to identify solutions and/or make appropriate referrals
•    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
•    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 
•    Guide development and maintenance of testing scripts for execution during implementations, special updates and system upgrade cycles
•    Resolve complex system problems through participation in 24 x 7 on-call rotations
•    Proposal software maintenance procedures
•    Evaluate system upgrades to identify new functionality
•    Develop standards for documentation to ensure recovery capability, as well as satisfactory and stable performance of the platform(s) and all applications and processes
•    Lead staff in development and maintenance downtime workflows and procedures
•    Travel to customer sites as needed to support application implementation, upgrade, optimization and/or training/conferences

Project Management
•    Develop work plan and time schedules for computing projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and computing equipment requirements. Monitor progress and revise schedule and plan as needed

Business Analysis
•    Identify business system solution requirements by analyzing work processes and operations; evaluate business and information systems functionality
•    Serves as the liaison for technical staff, users, vendors, and other stakeholders
•    Analyze, document, and recommend business process design in applicable areas

Leadership/Staff Management/Financial Responsibility
•    Guide staff in documenting system procedure and guidelines for users, as well as programs and program modifications
•    Assist in developing ideas for presentations to senior management. Build and foster relationships
•    Provide leadership in multiple areas of expertise
•    Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching, and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved
•    May provide administrative and/or functional supervision over assigned staff
 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Computer Science, Informatics or MIS, or an equivalent combination of education and related application development/support experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experience in the development and/or support of applications used by non-technical customers to support and enhance workflow processes, preferably healthcare, typically 5-7 years of experience for a Senior Application Developer role.
• Experience acting as the primary contact for the support, configuration, and development of at least one enterprise application or area of functionality, preferably healthcare related.
• Experience working with application owners and/or vendors to define system requirements, integration requirements and understands 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
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience supporting an EHR in an ambulatory or hospital setting.
• Experience with any of the following workflows: Inpatient, ambulatory, or other healthcare setting.
• Epic certification/accreditation related but not limited to the following: Willow Inpatient or Willow Beacon.
• Demonstrated ability using tools for customizing vendor application software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of integrated system software solutions.
• 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.

POSITION AND APPLICATION DETAILS: 

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For additional questions, please contact Teresa Walker at Teresa-Walker@uiowa.edu