Senior Application Developer-Pharmacy Informatics

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Iowa Healthcare Pharmacy Department is looking for a 100% 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, contractors, 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.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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