Programming Analyst

We are seeking a Programming Analyst to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.

About the Role:

The Programming Analyst plays a critical role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing software applications that support healthcare operations and member services. This position focuses on analyzing complex data sets, designing efficient programming solutions, and ensuring the integrity and security of healthcare information systems. The role requires collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to translate healthcare requirements into technical specifications and actionable software features. The Programming Analyst will also be responsible for troubleshooting system issues, implementing enhancements, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA. Ultimately, this position aims to improve healthcare delivery and operational efficiency through innovative and reliable programming solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience working with healthcare data systems or electronic health records (EHR).
• Strong understanding of database management and data analysis techniques.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with healthcare-specific software platforms such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.
• Certification in Health Informatics or related healthcare IT credentials.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and healthcare data security protocols.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning applications in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications tailored to healthcare operations and member management systems.
• Analyze healthcare data and system requirements to design effective programming solutions that meet organizational needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues to ensure continuous system performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare data security standards and regulatory requirements in all programming activities.
• Document programming processes, system changes, and user guides to support ongoing maintenance and training.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and deployment to enhance healthcare information systems.