Programmer Analyst - Santa Ana, CA
Cowan Heights, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5

Look for more than answers. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact and a clear dedication to service. It's about providing clarity and hope.

You will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you can expand your skills and knowledge. You'll have a role where you can act with professionalism, you can inspire colleagues, and you can care about the work we do and the people we serve.

At Quest, we are on a continuous journey of discovery and development. It's this attitude that has made us an industry leader and the #1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. For those joining us, we offer exciting and fast moving career opportunities where you can affect change at a rate unheard of in many organizations of our size and scope. While we invest in and develop technology to drive our innovations, our ongoing success relies on our people.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in the functional needs analysis and provide the defined functionality through application code development. Ensure systems developed are integrated into the technical and functional environments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Contribute to customer and Systems Analyst definition of functional specifications.
* Translate functional specifications into programming and sub-system specifications.
* Estimate work effort and timeframe for completion.
* Code application in appropriate programming language, job control language, and utilities.
* Develop and execute unit and systems integration test plans.
* Prepare and test Operations instructions for developed programs and sub-systems.
* Maintain assigned systems' application source code and job control language.
* Analyze system problems, write and test code for problem resolution.
* Maintain and resolve code problems on both a scheduled and on-call basis.
* Meet scheduling deadlines and project commitments.
* Train Computer Operators and End Users on the developed systems.
* Document technical and functional aspects of the program or sub-system.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Education AA or BS degree in Computer Science with an emphasis on application programming and systems analysis/development

Work Experience:

* 3 years software development
* Some business knowledge of Healthcare Industry
* Knowledge of database design
* Knowledge of relevant programming language
* Knowledge of communications across various platforms

Special Requirements:

* Team focused; Some travel may be necessary
* After hours and weekend support as needed.