HIS - Integration Programmer

Classification: Full Time Compensation: $55,000 to $70,000 per year Robert Half Technology has a full-time permanent position as an HIS McKesson Programmer with a client here in Nashville. Please note that our service is 100% confidential and always free to prospective candidates.For this position you will be responsible for technical and analytical support for packaged applications operating on MS SQL Server platforms. Primary support for data interfaces to and from these applications. Review, analyze, and evaluate packaged applications with respect to business needs, develop and implement strategies to enhance systems to meet those needs. Design, develop, and support integration processes using SQL Server DTS technology, stored procedures, and SQL program code.Responsibilities:
Technical ownership of HealthSpring packaged applications such as McKesson's CCMS, Maximizer, Visual Cactus, and other SQL Server based packaged applications.

Responsible for designing, developing, monitoring, and troubleshooting data interfaces to and from CCMS and other packaged applications using MS SQL Server technology.

Responsible for configuring and administrating applications from a technical perspective.

Become on-site expert for applications, provide 2nd tier support - bug reporting to vendor, troubleshooting where Tier 1 support cannot resolve issues
Act as primary technical liaison with vendor
Partner with business owner of application to manage evolution and growth of packaged applications
Work with business owners and technical peers (DBAs, system administrators, etc) to manage application evolution - including coordination of upgrades, patches, etc.Job Related Skills:
MS SQL Server development skills, especially DTS packages and stored procedures.
Tenacity and positive attitude are critical success factors.

Ability to take ownership of issues, troubleshoot to root causes, and solve problems.

Flexibility, ability to creatively solve problems within constraints of packaged application requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Due to the anticipated number of responses, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this position please contact me directly by emailing to the address below. In order to be considered please put "Shelton Dickson HIS" in the subject line.Attach your resume and compose a brief cover letter in the body of the email which should include your name, most accessible phone number and email address. To Apply please click here to email to