Application Developer - Epic Cadence/Referrals

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

6d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Create work plans and provide oversight for assigned projects
Monitor and report progress of work plans
Translate system and end user request into business solutions
Offer mentoring for staff and leadership in a specific area of expertise