IT Systems Architect

Description

Under supervision of the MIS Director, responsible for defining the architecture and support of EHR system in a healthcare environment.

This is not  a remote position.  The person in this position is required to work on site.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or a combination of education/training and work experience equivalent to an BS degree
• Must have working technical knowledge, including database management, proficiency in programing languages such as, but not limited to (C++, Java, Python, JavaScript), and understanding of software development methodologies.
• Previous experience or knowledge of the following applications highly desired but not required:
• Oracle
• Cerner Millennium

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• System Integrations: Integrating EHR software with other healthcare systems and databases
• Data Management: Developing and maintaining data and reporting from an EHR system.
• Compliance: Ensuring HER systems meet regulatory standards like HIPAA and other relevant health information privacy laws.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Identifying and resolving bugs, ensuring system performance and stability.
• Collaboration: working with other software engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for EHR software, including user manuals, techniques, how to guides, and technical specifications. 
• Reporting: Working with hospital staff to ensure proper reporting for various health-related standards. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Support CMH’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy
• Adhere to the CMH Compliance Program
• Assures/maintains compliance with all accreditation, statutory and regulatory standards at the local, state, and federal levels      
• Comply with all organizational policies 
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service/advocacy, professionalism and integrity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Must be familiar with all aspects of computer systems, operations, languages, system analysis, design and equipment
• Possesses analytical, interpretive and constructive thinking to find solutions to database administration
• Willingness to adapt to change and support new technologies as well as policies and procedures in a positive manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
• Mental demands include: alertness, analytic ability, memory, concentration, judgment, initiative, precision, creativity and communication.