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Parkland Health · 1 day ago

IT Solution Architect - PCHP

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Parkland Health is a healthcare organization seeking an IT Solution Architect to oversee the design and implementation of core business and clinical solutions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and guiding IT professionals to ensure effective deployment of IT solutions.

CommunitiesHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitWellness

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and deploys system solutions and integrations across solutions leveraging both open and proprietary tools across PCHPs QNXT and CAE system platform

Performs technical research and analysis across existing and proposed vendor solutions and enabling technologies to ensure PCHP is optimizing IT system solutions to create efficiencies and generate high-quality outcomes

Works with PCHP stakeholders, vendors, technology partners, and other PCHP IT-BI professionals to formulate optimal plans for leveraging capabilities across all PCHP IT solutions

Produces design specifications and guides Systems Analysts, Configuration Analysts, and other IT professionals through the steps required to build, test, and deploy planned solutions

Leads efforts to develop and maintain testing methods / plans for Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User-acceptance Testing across lower environments

Works with vendors to establish and maintain a proper state across all lower environments, including scheduled refreshes as required

Mentor other IT professionals in understanding IT application components, underlying technologies, and methods for integrating across IT system applications, inside and outside of PCHP

Assists PCHP leadership in the development of cost estimates and budgets to implement and maintain required IT system solutions

Develops and maintains architecture documents describing both at a high-level and in detail the data flows and functional integration across applications, both inside and outside of PCHP

Assists in building enterprise architecture blueprints and data models that illustrate how information is stored, processed, and accessed across the PCHP enterprise

Designs, builds, and tests end-to-end technology solutions in support of health plan clinical and business operations

Integrate health literacy principles into all communication including Members and Providers. Support strategies that meet clinical, quality and network improvement goals

Promote the use of Health Information Technology to support and monitor the effectiveness of health and social interventions and make data-driven recommendations as needed

For staff in clinical roles, foster collaborative relationships with members and/or providers to promote and support evidence-based practices and care coordination

Ensures work is carried out in compliance with regulatory and/or accreditation standards as well as contractual requirements

Promotes and supports a culturally welcoming and inclusive work environment

Acts with the highest integrity and ethical standards while adhering to Parkland's Mission, Vision, and Values. Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. Completes assigned training, self-appraisal, and annual health requirements timely

Adheres to hybrid work schedule requirements

Attends required meetings and town halls. Recognizes and communicates ethical and legal concerns through the established channels of communication

Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing work, including projects and assignments on time, and providing timely responses to requests for information. Maintains confidentiality at all times

Performs other work as requested that is reasonably related to the employees position, qualifications, and competencies

Qualification

Healthcare IT solutionsSolution Architect experienceCognizant QNXT/CAECloud-based solutionsSQLRESTSOAPProgramming languagesHealthcare interoperabilityAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Associate Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or related discipline, or in healthcare related field is required

Five (5) years of experience implementing and supporting healthcare IT solutions, utilizing open protocols and standards, such as HTTP, XML, JSON, and .Net across both SOAP and REST web services

Three (3) years of Solution Architect or equivalent experience

Strong systems development and integration skills, utilizing REST and SOAP web services

Strong skills with programming languages such as C++, C#, and Java /JavaScript

In-depth skills across Cognizant's QNXT/CAE operating environments, such as QNXT Open Access, QNXT Connect, CareAdvance Web Services and Analytics Engine, and TCS integration

Strong knowledge of modern, cloud-based SaaS / PaaS solution architectures

Working knowledge of healthcare interoperability rules and how they influence the solutions that are implemented across healthcare organizations

Understands best practices and system controls surrounding the use of APIs to integrate across healthcare applications, including internal integration as well as B2B and B2C

Strong understanding of Managed-care Operational functions, including member enrollment, claims adjudication, provider data management, utilization management, and care management

Ability to perform deep research across application and infrastructure options leading to sound recommendations for new or enhanced IT enterprise solutions

Ability to optimize IT system solution designs based on business drivers, technology options, implementation timelines, and budgets

Ability to lead and collaborate across multiple teams, including vendors, internal IT, and business units

Ability to design systems that meet security, privacy, performance, and throughput requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical processes clearly and professionally across disciplines

Ability to communicate complex information in understandable terms

Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across and beyond the organization

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail across all layers of technology

Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple demands and respond to rapidly changing priorities

Ability to write clearly and succinctly with a high level of attention to detail

Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills. Ability to learn new software programs

Knowledge of Texas Medicaid, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the Uniformed Managed Care Contract, and the Uniform Managed Care Manual

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or related discipline, or in healthcare related field preferred

Experience working in Cognizant QNXT/CAE environments, specifically designing, developing, integrating, and deploying solutions utilizing QNXT/CAE Technical Foundations and supporting tools

Experience utilizing SQL and working with relational, OLTP databases in support of healthcare payer application integration

Experience architecting multi-layer solutions in cloud-based environments, such as Microsoft Azure, utilizing middleware/integration solutions such as BizTalk

Company

Parkland Health

Parkland Health first opened its doors in 1894 and is now one of the largest public hospital systems in the country.

Founded in 1894

Dallas, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.parklandhealth.org

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