HP Application Developer III

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Application Developer will design, develop, test, and maintain applications that support the operational and strategic goals of our health plan. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business analysts, and healthcare professionals, to ensure applications meet end-user needs while adhering to industry standards, compliance, and organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or health system administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to health system policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

Application Development:

• Design, code, test, and deploy scalable, secure, and efficient software applications.
• Enhance and maintain existing applications, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects promptly.

Collaboration:

• Work with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Partner with IT and healthcare teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and user needs.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure applications comply with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Document application features, workflows, and processes to ensure accurate communication and recordkeeping.

Innovation & Optimization:

• Propose and implement technology solutions to improve workflows and operational efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in application development and healthcare IT.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position typically does not include direct supervisory duties but may provide technical guidance to junior developers or contractors.
• Knowledge of and effective in administering health system policies and procedures.
• Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals.
• Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.
• This position typically does not include direct supervisory duties but may provide technical guidance to junior developers or contractors.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically has more than 8 years of professional experience.
• Experience with healthcare IT systems such as EHR/EMR, claims processing systems, or member portals.
• Familiarity with compliance standards like HIPAA and HITRUST.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, T-SQL, Python, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

Preferred Certifications:Healthcare-Specific IT:

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
• Epic or Cerner certifications (if working with specific EHR/EMR systems)

Application Development:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• Microsoft SQL Server Certifications - any

Security and Compliance:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
• CompTIA Security+ • Agile and Project Management:
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)