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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or related field (or year-for-year experience substitution)
- Proficiency in 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
- Master's degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Experience with Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
- Certification in Health Informatics or related healthcare IT credential
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as 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
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].
