VistA SME

i4DM•Millersville, MD

About The Position

Our employees thrive in a culture that's fast-paced and ego-free, where innovation and collaboration are encouraged at every turn. We are an organization that provides federal agencies instant access to experienced and talented professionals who understand their unique challenges and know the most efficient ways to address them. We are continually investing in resources and talent, so we stay prepared with specialized teams in place who are experts in creating tailored technologies. Our solutions empower Federal organizations to grow, modernize, and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. We value all voices and want to attract talent from all backgrounds. We are on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about technology and thrive in environments where problem-solving is approached with creativity and enthusiasm. If you are someone who enjoys continuously expanding your skill set while tackling real-world business problems, you will feel right at home with us. Veterans and military spouses are especially encouraged to bring your unique and valuable experience to our team. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled VistA SME to join our fast-growing IT-project based consulting business. The VistA SME will play a crucial role in implementing and supporting the AMPL project. The ideal candidate will possess functional and technical expertise with VistA, including familiarity with its myriad menu items and data structures, how external applications integrate with it, and how VistA impacts testing of other systems. Our subject matter expert will utilize their passion and VistA expertise to modernize the Veteran Pharmacy experience and help Veterans get the care that they need. We're seeking talented and bright team players who are passionate about technology and want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ego-free culture while applying a creative approach to problem-solving. Team members who like to grow their skill sets while solving challenging, real world business problems thrive here. By joining our team, you’ll become a part of a fun and diverse team of talented and creative people who share the goal of using the latest technology to solve business challenges.

Requirements

In depth understanding of VistA functionality.
Good understanding of VistA technical environment and associated constraints.
Ability to learn quickly with a proven track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in data mapping, translation, and validation within healthcare or similar environments.
Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and VistA.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential issues from a testing perspective.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Custom user interfaces, specifically with testing, requirement gathering, and/or configuration
Experience supporting the integration and/or interoperability of low code/no code systems, such as AMPL, and VistA
Active Public Trust

Responsibilities

Work closely with the development team to understand the unique technical challenges and business requirements related to VistA interoperability and integrations.
Identify and create data sets that will support validation of AMPL functionality and ensure data interoperability with VistA.
Document integrations between AMPL and VistA, including relevant mappings.
Provide insights to the development team regarding how VistA is used by clinicians.
Provide insights to the development team regarding how VistA’s technical environment drives design, development, integration, and testing decisions for programs like Health Connect.
Design and document comprehensive test scenarios and plans for AMPL modules based on the unique technical constraints of VistA.
Define user stories for the AMPL backlog that will improve functionality, performance, and stability of AMPL product, based on the unique data, functional, and interoperability requirements of VistA.
Provide specialized knowledge on VistA testing methodologies, contributing to overall quality assurance efforts.
Collaborate with the technical team and project stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges.