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 is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
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
Leadership/Staff Management/Financial Responsibilities
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
Pay Grade:4Bhttps://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure 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%
Location: 3281 Ridgeway Drive, Coralville, IA
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
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume(under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions contact Trisha Gardner at Trisha-Gardner@uiowa.edu
Additional Information
Classification Title: Application Developer
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa, Remote within Iowa
Compensation
Pay Level: 4B
Starting Salary Minimum: 58,876
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Trisha Gardner
Contact Email: Trisha-Gardner@uiowa.edu