Job Application for Architect - Healthcare IT Solutions / Remote at Altera Digital Health Inc. Canada

Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.

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Remote Canadian Role

This purpose of this role is to support Altera Canada in implementing Sunrise and other solutions including Altera Patient Flow and dbMotion. You’ll work alongside our project manager, implementation consultants, solution architects and other key resources with the goal of successfully rolling out our project plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll work with highly-talented associates in this role while experiencing a wide range of learning opportunities. This associate will serve as a key leader the implementation of our digital solutions to all Canadian provinces with a goal to enable digital transformation.

Assist development teams in the appropriate selection and use of technical frameworks, platforms and design patterns
Develop and implement solutions, and model architecture based on business requirements.
Create specification and design for all application projects including ETL and BI, integration-related projects.
Lead collective groups, identify requirements, analyze and document solution options and gain consensus on requirements and data models
Facilitate and lead joint design sessions with applications representatives to identify desired functionality for data models and database designs
Provide guidance on ways to standardize database development, design and reuse data integration flows
Own design of end-to-end solution and provide technical leadership for the associated solution validation tests
Own delivery of well-designed and engineered solutions that meets functional and technical requirements
Own and implement best practices for technical deliverables
Provide in-depth technical consulting and to support solution implementation to ensure that solution specifications are met.
Advise on future solution enhancements
Serve as subject matter expert on all clinical and non-clinical systems projects, models and designs
Maintain a deep technical knowledge of ETL flows, BI and next generation app integration (SOA)
Lead and conduct proof-of-concept tests to solve complex integration issues.
Support day to day technical control of development projects by assisting project management in planning technical aspects of projects
Provide regular updates on project status
Supporting and mentoring of individual junior developers
Perform detailed technical reviews to ensure design components are being correctly implemented

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science, mathematics or MIS, or equivalent years of experience

Experience

7 years relevant project management experience; 2-3 years’ experience at a senior level within the healthcare industry
Strong knowledge and experience in all types of configurations (acute/core, ambulatory, reg/sched, pharmacy, financials, etc.)
Preference for Altera Sunrise (formerly Allscripts) domain knowledge, however other EMR configuration experience will be considered, i.e. Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.
Demonstrable understanding of architecture principles and methods, healthcare technology, and standards.
Highly motivated to create business value through the effective use of technology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

TRAVEL

Travel as required for architect responsibilities - could be as much as 50-80%, depending on candidate location.

WORK ARRANGEMENTS

This candidate will work from a home office when not at client site

Our company complies with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying salary ranges. If required, the salary range(s) are displayed below and are specifically for those potential hires who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example.

Salary Range

$107,770 - $127,000.50 CAD

Altera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by local law.

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Thanks for your interest in this opening. This architect must be skilled at guiding our implementation consultants through all types of configurations including acute/core, ambulatory, reg/sched, pharmacy, financials, etc.). Please briefly describe your healthcare experience as an architect, as described above.

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