Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Uses the Agile project management lifecycle as part of their normal programming activities
Researches, designs, implements, and manages software programs
Tests and evaluates new programs
Identifies areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently develops these modifications
Writes and implements efficient code
Determines operational practicality
Develops quality assurance procedures
Develops software tools, processes, and metrics
Maintains and upgrades existing systems
Develops training materials and trains users, when needed
Works closely with other IT staff, clinical staff, and administration
Adheres to University and Health System policies, including those related to confidentiality and HIPAA
Maintains strong technical understanding of organizational EHR-related systems, including but not limited to Cerner, AthenaHealth, and/or Philips
Participates in on-call rotation Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in information technology or computer science from an accredited institution Required OR
Bachelor's Degree in business or related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of experience in healthcare information systems or EMR build/management, with an emphasis in physician practices Required OR
Associate's Degree in computer programming, information technology, or related field and 5 years of related experience Required OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years of related experience in information technology Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Uses the Agile project management lifecycle as part of their normal programming activities
Researches, designs, implements, and manages software programs
Tests and evaluates new programs
Identifies areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently develops these modifications
Writes and implements efficient code
Determines operational practicality
Develops quality assurance procedures
Develops software tools, processes, and metrics
Maintains and upgrades existing systems
Develops training materials and trains users, when needed
Works closely with other IT staff, clinical staff, and administration
Adheres to University and Health System policies, including those related to confidentiality and HIPAA
Maintains strong technical understanding of organizational EHR-related systems, including but not limited to Cerner, AthenaHealth, and/or Philips
Participates in on-call rotation Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Bachelor's Degree in information technology or computer science from an accredited institution Required OR
Bachelor's Degree in business or related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of experience in healthcare information systems or EMR build/management, with an emphasis in physician practices Required OR
Associate's Degree in computer programming, information technology, or related field and 5 years of related experience Required OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years of related experience in information technology Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.