Programmer Analyst

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Programmer Analyst – Interfaces. Convert business requirements into program specifications. Analyze impact of proposed solutions on business applications. Develop, implement, and maintain application systems and programs. Ensure satisfactory functioning through testing, analysis of results, and correction of deficiencies according to business requirements. Provide application assistance to support, technical, and operation areas.

Job Description

• Programming languages such as C++, Visual basic, RPG, and other generative and contemporary languages.
• Structured programming methodology.
• Database design methods and support utilities.
• Computer programming, data modeling, and object-oriented programming procedures and techniques.
• Batch and on-line applications techniques.
• Operating principles and characteristics of various computers and associated hardware.
• Job planning, prioritizing and scheduling techniques.
• Department and hospital safety practice and procedures.
• Patient rights; age specific patient care practices.
• Infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skills Required

• Preparing detailed written instructions and documentation.
• Analyzing instructions and data; converting specifications to computer language.
• Gather and analyze facts, define problems, and devise solutions.
• Programming procedures and techniques in the implementation of computer programs.
• Developing logical procedures and coding their steps into programming instructions and developing tests to validate program design.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software problems and debugging programs and applications.
• Preparing clear and concise program documentation, customer procedures, reports of work performed and other written material.
• Instructing customer in the operation of new or revised computer applications.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written form.
• Using computers and related software applications
• Communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.
• Efficient, effective, and safe use of equipment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Practical knowledge of Health Level 7 protocols and programming methods
• Experience with enterprise interface platforms such as Cloverleaf or Corepoint.
• Practical knowledge of Structure Query Language (SQL)standards, data modeling and programming methods.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer programming or field related to the position and three (3) years of professional experience as an applications or systems programmer/analyst.
• Certain positions may require certification in specific information systems technology programs.

Additional Requirements

• Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.
• Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job order No.

JOB-10040607