Job description

Health Plans, Inc. (HPI) is a New England-based Third Party Administrator (TPA) of self-funded health and benefit plans. HPI was founded in 1981 to provide comprehensive health plan administration to employers, municipalities and Taft-Hartley plans. Health Plans has grown to become an industry-leading TPA by offering customized self-funded benefit plans to employers, combined with superior customer service and investment in the latest administrative and data-mining technology, and reinsurance (stop-loss) security.

Summary:

The Programmer Analyst is an information systems professional who designs, documents, develops, tests, implements, and maintains software systems and programs that support the Health Plans, Inc. operational environment. Objectives and specifications are supplied by the user. The Programmer Analyst validates the system specifications for completeness and interactions with other systems already in place or planned. If anomalies are discovered the Programmer Analyst will negotiate with the user to modify the specifications and/or objectives to insure the program or system developed will satisfy the desired objectives and not adversely affect other systems. Programs may be very complex in nature, coded in various programming languages, and implemented on multiple hardware platforms and operating systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop application code to meet business requirements
Code, test and document program changes
Form unit and integration test plans and create implementation plans
Interface with internal associates to identify business opportunities for efficiency improvements
Review project requests and recommend program modifications
Prioritize projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Complete all required documentation to meet IT department standards
Adhere to privacy and confidential and proprietary company policies and procedures (i.e. HIPAA)
Participate in training and educational activities as necessary
Maintains current knowledge of existing and emerging programming languages and techniques.
Acquires and maintains a high level of knowledge of the Data and Databases that support the Core Applications at Health Plans, Inc.
This position shares responsibility for providing support for off shift Computer Operations issues.
Implements and adheres to all Health Plans, Inc. Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent education
Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience Requirements:

Experience with Java Script and AJAX a plus
Minimum 3-5 yrs of programming experience
Web Development (ASP.Net)
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft .Net technologies including Visual Studio, SQL Server, SQL Express, Stored Procedures, Web Services, VB.Net, and XML
X12 EDI formats, SSRS, SSIS
Health Care IT experience with knowledge of HIPAA Transaction Standards a plus
Advanced interpersonal skills including patience, persistence, and flexibility as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client, peers, and others
Effective critical thinking and problem solving skills in addition to attention to detail
Initiative and ability to adjust to changes in policy/procedures
Proven ability to work in a fast moving environment and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently
Ability to coordinate with management as effectively as with subordinates
Ability to prioritize and multi task effectively
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team
Ability to anticipate and understand systems interactions
Must be detailed, analytical and accurate
Recognize the need for follow-thru and follow-up
Ability to work within specified timeframe and meet deadlines
Recognize and maintain confidentiality of work materials as appropriate
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint or similar PC based programs