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 essential role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing software applications that support healthcare operations and patient services. This position focuses on analyzing complex data sets, designing efficient programming solutions, and ensuring the integrity and security of healthcare information systems. The Programming Analyst collaborates closely with clinical staff, IT teams, and management to translate healthcare requirements into technical specifications and actionable software enhancements. By leveraging programming expertise, the role contributes to improving member outcomes, streamlining administrative processes, and supporting compliance with healthcare regulations. Ultimately, the Programming Analyst ensures that technology solutions align with organizational goals and enhance the delivery of quality care across the healthcare system.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience with programming languages such as COBOL, SQL, Python, Java, or C#.
- Experience working with healthcare data systems, electronic health records (EHR), or health information management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex healthcare data.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA compliance.
- Relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience with clearinghouses, vendors, and external trading partners, including file transmission, validation, and error resolution.
- Familiarity with IBM mainframe computing environments and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to Our Mission and models ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
- Develop, test, and maintain software applications tailored to healthcare operations and data management.
- Analyze healthcare data and system requirements to design effective programming solutions that meet clinical and administrative needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including healthcare professionals, IT staff, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical support.
- Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA through rigorous testing and validation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues promptly to minimize disruptions in healthcare service delivery.
- Document programming processes, system configurations, and user guides to support ongoing maintenance and training.
- Stay current with emerging healthcare technologies and programming best practices to recommend continuous improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or a related field
- Three years of programming experience with COBOL, SQL, Python, Java, or C#
- Experience with healthcare data systems, electronic health records, or health information management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA compliance
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
- Master's degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Experience with clearinghouses, vendors, external trading partners, file transmission, validation, and error resolution
- Familiarity with IBM mainframe computing environments
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
What We Do
Independent Living Systems, LLC, offers a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible Market. Independent Living Systems has been an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 16 years. Leveraging ILS’ award winning technology platform, ILS provides assistance beyond the clinical realm at every stage of care from hospitalization to the treatment of chronic illnesses to personalized care management including nutritional support. As one of the country’s leading providers of Nutritional Support Services and medically tailored meals, ILS provides nutrition counseling and home delivered meals for individuals transitioning from acute settings to the home as well as for those combatting the effects of one or more chronic diseases. In partnership with health plans, providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies, ILS provides solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs. ILS’ suite of products and services include: MLTSS - Managed Long-Term Services Supports Suite of solutions including assessments, care management, and coordination of home and community-based services, care planning, and back-office support CCM - Comprehensive Care Management A streamlined solution for ongoing care management and care optimization targeted towards special needs populations and special needs plans Meals and Nutrition One of the nation’s largest nutritional providers delivering consistent, high-quality therapeutic meals to elderly and at-risk populations TPA – Third Party Administration A fully integrated business and technology offering to support all administrative and financial reporting requirements of health plans and risk bearing entities MSO – Management Services Organization Population and provider-based interventions to address utilization and monitor unit costs of services For more information please contact us via email at [email protected].
