UTHealth Houston · 2 months ago
Programmer Analyst II - School of Public Health
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Programmer Analyst II will work with senior staff to create coding required to extract data to support researcher questions and is responsible for analyzing datasets, developing program specifications, and maintaining programs.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Consults with and analyzes the users’ needs to ensure the programming and resulting data extract fulfills required needs
Analyzes/designs system flows and develops/codes program specification to ensure the agreed upon requirements are met
Writes, tests, and implements computer programs. Codes straight-forward to moderately complex programs and ensures that the programs conform to departmental standards
Tests programming thoroughly to ensure all expected results are verified and discrepancies are resolved
Adheres to departmental standards to ensure the consistency of product produced
Participates in structured technical and functional walk-through with project team members and reports status of programming to team members/clients on a regular basis to ensure a full understanding of the program and the status of completion
Resolves problems that arise with existing data systems to ensure the efficiency and proper functioning of programs and systems
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience with SQL
Experience with statistical analysis software such as SAS, R or STATA
Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field or relevant experience in lieu of education
Two years of programming experience
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Python experience and knowledge of administrative healthcare claims and EMR is preferred
Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and programming
Any programming language PL/SQL, python is a plus
Knowledge of administrative healthcare claims, electronic medical records, social determinants of health datasets, preferred
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (83)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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