Applications Systems Specialist I

Wayne County, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 84353 - 126529

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Cherry Hospital

Job Classification Title

Applications Systems Specialist I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

DT10

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position serves as an Application Systems Specialist responsible for design development implementation and ongoing support of custom applications system integrations and HL7 interfaces across DSOHF. The role focuses primarily on technologies SQL Server REST APIs and Mirth Connect for HL7 integration. The position ensures that custom-built applications and interfaces effectively support clinical and operational workflows meet DHHS standards and operate reliably and securely within the enterprise environment.

The specialist acts as a technical expert for custom development efforts data integrations and interface workflows connecting DSOHF systems with Epic and other enterprise platforms. The role also contributes to enhancement planning system documentation change management processes and the long-term modernization of legacy DSOHF systems.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $84353 - $126529

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

Proficiency (C#) application development and software engineering practices. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server including query development stored procedures optimization and schema design.
Hands-on experience with HL7 interface mapping and interface engines such as Mirth Connect. Understanding of healthcare interoperability standards (HL7 v2.x FHIR CCD X12 preferred).
Experience analyzing complex workflows and translate business requirements into system logic.
Strong troubleshooting skills for application database and interface issues.
Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git) SDLC practices and secure coding standards.
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple projects meet deadlines and work independently.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at
Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development; or High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Edward Christopher Raube
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AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionCherry HospitalJob Classification TitleApplications Systems Specialist I (NS)Position NumberGradeDT10About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately...