IT Application Systems Specialist - Coding/Professional Billing Exp. Preferred

As the technical expert, responsible for formulating and defining complex system scope and objectives, devising and/or modifying procedures to solve complex problems. Designs and tests complex applications to ensure that systems work as requested. Serves as the top level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of applications systems analysis. This position is for those individuals who wish to follow a technical track versus those who aspire to a management position. This individual will have the skills and knowledge of an industry expert who is able to consult on one or more projects internally, i.e., can act in the role of an internal consultant or advisor.

Responsibilities

Formulating and defining complex system scope and objectives; Devising and/or modifying procedures to solve complex problems; Designing and testing complex applications to ensure that systems work as requested; Serving as the top level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of applications systems analysis; Acting as an internal consultant or advisor on one or more projects; Possibly subject to temporary reassignments to other managers, supervisors, teams and/or projects based upon departmental needs or priorities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted); Six years of Applications experience in the relevant technology environment; Ability to develop complex system specifications and decision flows, in the form of flow charts or equivalent techniques, from written business requirements; Thorough knowledge of operational workflows; Extensive working knowledge of computer products depending upon the technical environment of the position; Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with peers and senior personnel; Exceptional critical thinking skills regarding system issues; Understanding of patient data and its use in a healthcare environment, as applicable; Ability to develop complex system configuration/modifications from detailed specifications; Ability to accept verbal and/or written problems or direction from senior staff and business users and prepare specifications reflecting the provided information; Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and management of database tables in a PC environment

Nice to have

May have general knowledge of other applications or technical skills outside of normal job duties; Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted in lieu of stated requirements