Programmer/Analyst, Sr

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Programmer Analyst, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position you will organize and administer the configuration and development of information systems, and to devise and design technical requirements of systems, and is charged with the documentation and development of well-defined methods, procedures, programs, and configurations in the delivery of systems. Think you’ve got what it takes? Founded in 1996, Texas Children’s Health Plan is the nation's first health maintenance organization (HMO) created just for children. We provide STAR/Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to pregnant women, teens, children and adults in Houston and surrounding areas. Currently, the Health Plan has more than 375,000 members who receive care from our network of more than 1,100 primary care physicians, 3,200 specialists, and 70 hospitals. Texas Children's Health Plan is also the largest combined STAR/CHIP Managed Care Organization in the Harris County service area. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED computer science or related field
8 years' Experience in major system design and implementation required

Nice To Haves

Project management or project leadership experience preferred
Some managed care systems experience preferred
A bachelor's degree will substitute for 4 years of experience

Responsibilities

Analyzes and conducts the design and modification of Integrated Delivery System systems.
Analyzes and determines computerized solutions concerning compliance with regulatory agencies and the strategic plan.
Appraises effectiveness of systems flow, data usage, and manual or automated processes to identify ineffectiveness or inefficiency of the system.
Develops, designs, and modifies technical specifications for the Health Plan.
Coordinates the design and analysis of the implementation of new systems and the modifications of existing systems.
Implements and controls the configuration and development of systems.
Administers program and system tests.
Develop system documentation.
Coordinates activities and information dissemination with manager, other Information Services personnel, users, and vendors.
Participates in strategic planning and Hospital-wide data planning.