Software Systems Specialist II, IR

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career JOB SUMMARY This position plays a critical role in the development, implementation of our precision medicine for Oncology through gene variance with external labs like Foundation Medicine, Guardant, Caris, UTSW NGS Lab, Invitae, and others, execution of performance metrics, and monitoring for multiple Epic modules and Regulatory programs for both ambulatory and inpatient operations. This position will also work on activities for health maintenance of all patients and order sets. Connecting to multiple Next-Generation sequencing (NGS) labs that offer technology for determining the sequence of DNA or RNA to study genetic variation associated with disease and other biological phenomena. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education High School Diploma Experience 5 years of computer operation, programming, or IT experience in a business setting or equivalent experience, including at least 1 year as Software Systems Specialist I or equivalent An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the stated requirements. JOB DUTIES Participates in analysis of software system problems of moderate complexity and formulates and implements solutions to such problems. Performs programming, testing, and documentation. Recommends development of system routines needed for efficient use of computer system resources; designs approved routines; oversees implementation. May specialize in specific area of system software, such as telecommunications or information systems with responsibility for implementation and maintenance. Participates in planning of enhancements and modifications to software; identifies impact of such changes. Trains Software Systems Specialists I as required. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits