Programmer/Interface Analyst

Programmer/Interface Analyst - Epic Pascagoula Hospital | Full-Time | Monday-Friday (8:00AM to 4:30PM CST) | On Call Expected | Weekends and After Hours as Needed | 2809 Denny Ave Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581 United States Position Overview The Interface Analyst designs, builds, tests and maintains interfaces between the Epic electronic health record (EHR) and outside systems belonging to third-party vendors, ensuring HL7 standards are met and message structures are designed to standard. He/She will ensure that ports, IP addresses and message identifications are implemented between the vendor and the Epic system. The Interface Analyst prepares and analyzes test data and coordinates with the implementation team the migration of tested interfaces to production interfaces. He/She acts as liaison between SRHS user departments and third-party vendors during implementation and testing of interfaces. The Interface Analyst is responsible for the establishment of interface dictionaries/tables from Epic to third-party databases. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned. Education Associate's degree in Information Technology or computer related field required. Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. Applicable work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree requirement. License N/A CertificationCurrent certification(s) in Epic required at (or within the first 90 days of) job start (must complete required continuing education). Standard IT industry certifications preferred, such as Microsoft, Citrix and/or other relevant industry recognized certifications. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training. Experience A minimum of one (1) year of healthcare experience required with three (3) years IT experience preferred. Reports to:Technical Services Manager, under the direction of the Interface Analyst Lead. Supervises:None Physical Demands:Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends. Mental Demands:Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations. Special Demands:Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area - with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Job requires out-of-state travel for education purposes.