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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Support Developer to join the Division of Information Technology in Atlanta, G.A. Job Responsibilities Managing the entire cycle of interface application development, including analysis, design, specification, implementation, go-live, and support. Working closely with application teams, subject matter experts, and third-party application experts to determine the business needs for interfaces, document the requirements, and configure the interfaces per the requirements. Working with this group to diagnose and resolve interface-related issues, and participating in their projects as needed. Ensures appropriate change management procedures are followed by all application teams. Works closely with application technical support to ensure appropriate tools are developed and technical issues are resolved. Provide technical assistance to other departments in relation to interface development and installation. Provide 3rd level interface support. Demonstrate expert level proficiency in the delivery of hardware and system software technology to customers using standard procedures. Provide technical support during the implementation delivery process including triaging and troubleshooting reported by customer and implementation team. Install all software required for the company solutions. Developing Technical documentation to facilitate efficiency, document customer implementations, and support department education objectives. Training relevant customers and company Staff on your areas of expertise. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with coursework in Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Experience with interface engines is a must. Familiarity with HIPPA standards is a must. Expert level experience with HL7. Effectively balance work on multiple projects and teams simultaneously Strong communicator and team player Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Technology OR at least 5 years experience Experience with EHR/EMR applications is preferred Prior experience in healthcare settings is strongly preferred Additional Information Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency's primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required.
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: .
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
