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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

BMC2 is a collaborative consortium dedicated to improving the quality of care and outcomes in patients who undergo cardiovascular procedures across the State of Michigan. BMC2 is developing a new heart failure registry, which will take a population health-based approach to measuring outcomes and improving quality of care for patients with heart failure. The new registry will bring together diverse stakeholders including patients, specialists, primary care physicians, and pharmacists. Support for BMC2 is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships Program. 

Under general supervision, the Applications Programmer Intermediate develops, maintains, and supports database-driven applications, data systems, and reporting solutions that support clinical, research, and operational initiatives. This position is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining software applications while collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.

This role will have a primary focus on supporting and enhancing the Heart Failure Registry and related data systems. The Applications Programmer Intermediate will work with clinical and administrative stakeholders to develop applications, reports, workflows, and data integrations that improve data quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory reporting.

The Applications Programmer Intermediate applies established programming principles and best practices to solve technical problems of moderate complexity. The position contributes to application development, database design, data integration, and system maintenance activities while ensuring reliability, performance, and data integrity.

Note: This position does not perform traditional systems analysis functions but works closely with stakeholders and technical teams to implement and support technical solutions.
 

• Develop, test, maintain, and support database-driven applications, Airtable solutions, workflow automations, and related services that support registry operations.
• Create, modify, and optimize SQL queries, database objects, and supporting data structures to facilitate reporting, data validation, and operational processes.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot data pipelines and automated workflows that ingest, transform, and deliver data between registry systems and supporting applications.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Significant professional experience in application development with a strong focus on SQL and relational databases
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, including query optimization and complex data transformations
• Experience developing applications using PHP and/or Python

• Experience supporting clinical registries, healthcare data systems, or quality improvement initiatives
• Experience working with Heart Failure Registry data or similar cardiovascular registry programs
• Experience developing applications using Python
• Experience with Docker or containerized application environments
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or similar automation platforms
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data integration workflows
• Experience developing APIs and system integrations
• Experience building dashboards and reporting solutions
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience supporting production applications with high availability requirements
• Experience working in an academic medical center, healthcare, or research environment

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Why Work at BMC2?

1. Mission-driven Impact: Contribute to improving cardiovascular care and outcomes for thousands of patients across Michigan, making a real difference in patients? lives.
2. Collaborative Environment: BMC2 brings together multidisciplinary healthcare professionals - physicians, nurses, coordinators, administrators, payers, and quality leaders - from across the state to share ideas, best practices, and innovative solutions.
3. Statewide Impact: Play a part in projects that drive change not just locally, but at a statewide level, working with patients, hospitals, and partners from many communities.
4. Commitment to Integrity and Quality: The BMC2 Coordinating Center emphasizes transparency, trust, and quality improvement, making it a great environment for those who value integrity and high standards.
5. Supportive Culture: Work within a supportive team that values lived experiences in all forms and the professional growth of its members.
6. Reputation: Be affiliated with an established and respected organization, known nationally & internationally for advancing patient care.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.