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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works under minimal direction to provide technical skills required to generate, modify, and maintain computer operating system software of moderate complexity. We are seeking a self-reliant Software Systems Specialist to support our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) development team, a group of eight highly skilled analysts who provide expedient service support, impactful analysis, and quality project delivery. This role is central to advancing healthcare technology solutions that support more than 50 outpatient clinics and 10 inpatient units, spanning diverse and complex service lines such as Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecology, Neonatology, Pediatrics, Urogynecology, Fertility, Psychiatry, Psychology, Primary Care, General Internal Medicine. Experience in Epic Stork, EpicCare Ambulatory, EpicCare Inpatient Clin-Doc or EpicCare Inpatient Orders is highly desirable. Certification or experience with any other Epic or other technology applications will also be considered. If not currently certified in a clinical application, the expectation is to obtain Epic proficiency with Honors in a clinical application within 30 days of hire. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay • Paid Time Off, available day one • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) • Paid Parental Leave Benefit • Wellness programs • Tuition Reimbursement • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required • Education High School Diploma • Experience 5 years of computer operation, programming, or IT experience in a business setting or equivalent experience, including at least 1 year as Software Systems Specialist I or equivalent An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the stated requirements. JOB DUTIES • Participates in analysis of software system problems of moderate complexity and formulates and implements solutions to such problems. • Performs programming, testing, and documentation. • Recommends development of system routines needed for efficient use of computer system resources; designs approved routines; oversees implementation. • May specialize in specific area of system software, such as telecommunications or information systems with responsibility for implementation and maintenance. • Participates in planning of enhancements and modifications to software; identifies impact of such changes. • Trains Software Systems Specialists I as required. • Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
High School Diploma
5 years of computer operation, programming, or IT experience in a business setting or equivalent experience, including at least
1 year as Software Systems Specialist I or equivalent
An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the stated requirements.
Participates in analysis of software system problems of moderate complexity and formulates and implements solutions to such problems.
Performs programming, testing, and documentation.
Recommends development of system routines needed for efficient use of computer system resources; designs approved routines; oversees implementation.
May specialize in specific area of system software, such as telecommunications or information systems with responsibility for implementation and maintenance.
Participates in planning of enhancements and modifications to software; identifies impact of such changes.
Trains Software Systems Specialists I as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness