Applications Systems Analyst/Programmer Senior / Intermediate

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Health Information Exchange team is a group in the Health Information Technology and Services (HITS) organization at Michigan Medicine. The HIE team supports care delivery transformation initiatives through the effective implementation of health information exchange technologies, with goals to achieve enhancements to patient experience and care delivery, improvements in population health, and reductions in overall healthcare costs.

This position will report to the Director of the Health Information Exchange & DataWorks team as part of the Enterprise Data and Information Services (EDIS) Division of Health Information Technology & Services (HITS).

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Analysis:

• Perform data analysis and problem solving in a complex healthcare environment using clinical data to deliver healthcare information to transform care delivery at Michigan Medicine. This includes data selection, manipulation, integration, and analysis with data from other health organizations.
• Analyze existing data stores and data flow in creating data integration applications that enable HIE applications and functionality. Work with partner technical teams (software vendors and internal technical teams) to understand data requirements.

Development:

• Responsible for development, implementation, testing and ongoing support of interface jobs and processes that transfer information between internal information systems and external health information exchange systems.
• Collaborate with team members to develop technical specification documents and implement as necessary. Work with data architects to develop data model(s) which support the analytic requirements. Participate in data investigation and analysis with the goal of designing mapping logic between source systems.
• Design and review technical solutions for new development and ongoing work.

Operations:

• Operational management of message-oriented middleware.
• On-call responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Linux and Windows teams to coordinate hardware upgrades and software patches.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts in various areas as operational needs arise.
• Escalate production issues to HIE partners as needed (HIE vendor, etc), or within internal teams as necessary.
• Support business analysts by reporting on data marts using SQL and reporting tools

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Participate in functional testing as required as upstream systems are changed and replaced.
• Ensure data quality relating to records sent and received by Michigan medicine.

Required Qualifications*

Requirements for Senior Level:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Requirements for Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience

Desired Qualifications*

• Highly desired that applicants have experience working with data, defining data mapping, and analyzing healthcare data.
• 5+ years experience using interface engines to build interfaces.
• 5+ years experience working with relational data stores.
• Knowledge of clinical coding standards.
• Knowledge of the UM computing environment.
• Understanding of health care data standards- HL7 Messaging, HL7 v.3, CDA and CCD standards.
• Experience working in a large health care IT environment.
• Experience using Mirth Connect Integration Engine.
• Experience working with an Epic healthcare environment.
• Experience using Pentaho Data Integrator
• Experience invoking REST and or SOAP based web services to retrieve data.
• Experience working with data in a variety of formats- CSV, SQL, XML, JSON.
• Comfortable with basic Unix/Linux shell commands and scripting.
• Knowledge of common TCP/IP protocols and endpoints – SFTP, SCP HTTP, SMTP
• Experience implementing and supporting message oriented enterprise integration solutions.
• Demonstrated technical design and development skills.
• Familiarity with analytic tools, business intelligence tools, and statistical packages.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and other healthcare information regulations and requirements.
• Solid and effective written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Willingness and strong aptitude to learn new technologies and assume increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic development environment and adjust to changing priorities, processes, and project plans.

Work Locations

This position is being made available with the ability for you to negotiate alternative work schedules and remote/on-site options to suit your work-life balance. Non-Michigan residents should inquire about potential employment while working remotely in a state other than Michigan. Apply to be part of a strong team that partners with our institution, community, and each other.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support:

Diversity Statement

HITS is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of Michigan Medicine. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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