Overview Reports to the Systems Application Manager. The Programmer Analyst analyzes the needs of the user or business group and provides technical support for the Information Systems such as coding, designing, implementing and debugging programs. Conducts technical research on system upgrades to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system. Serves as primary resource to implement project plans; addressing goals, deadlines, testing implementation, including construction of test scripts and documentation of testing results, and post-live support of assigned business/clinical systems applications. Develops recommendations to address business requirements based on functional specifications and discussion with user community, utilizing delivered functionality where possible to minimize customizations. Qualifications Required Education: Associate's Degree Specific Coursework: Business Administration, Allied Health, Computer Science, etc. required. Two years specialized training in an applicable field accepted in lieu of education requirement. Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree in an applicable field (Business Administration, Allied Health, Computer Science, etc.) preferred. Necessary Skills: 1. Ability to work autonomously in a high production environment which can be stressful. 2. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization. 3. Must have excellent interpersonal skills 4. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Required Licensure/Certifications: Required license if applicable to system assignment (Laboratory, Respiratory, etc.) responsibility Required Experience: Five plus years experience in an Information Technology Field Preferred Experience: N/A