Job Specifications
Senior Cerner Application Developer (Contract)
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Open to fully remote – NO EST candidates)
Duration: 6-month contract (potential to extend)
Pay Rate: $65-$85/ HR (DOE)
About the Role
A leading private university in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Cerner Application Developer to support its medical enterprise. This role is responsible for leading and resolving complex Cerner application, CCL customization, and reporting initiatives. The ideal candidate will work independently while leading advanced system activities, collaborating with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and leadership to design, develop, and support Cerner-based solutions.
This position plays a key role in system performance optimization, data architecture, reporting, and application development, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Reports & Analytics
Develop standard and ad hoc reports using Cerner CCL and Discern/PowerInsight
Design and implement custom/non-standard reporting solutions
Create and manage operational jobs and monitor scheduled and ad hoc report delivery
Integrate reporting data into enterprise analytics platforms
Technical Leadership & System Support
Independently manage complex system activities across projects and operational support
Serve as a technical resource for Cerner application build, design, and infrastructure
Maintain expertise in Cerner CCL and growing mastery of the Cerner data model
Develop custom mPages, XR templates, and ad hoc CCL customizations
Support DA2 and PowerInsight security and provisioning
Solution Design & Development
Analyze business requirements, events, and documentation to design effective solutions
Perform gap analysis and define system scope and objectives
Recommend and implement technical solutions using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Customer Service & Collaboration
Respond to customer inquiries, enhancement requests, and service tickets professionally
Communicate effectively with internal users, vendors, and IT peers
Maintain a high level of responsiveness and customer satisfaction
Performance Improvement & Innovation
Act as a subject matter expert for Cerner reporting and CCL logic
Identify opportunities for workflow optimization and system innovation
Proactively pursue business transformation and performance improvement initiatives
Project Management & Teamwork
Support project planning, milestones, and task tracking
Participate in and occasionally lead small to medium-sized projects
Manage multiple priorities while ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
Facilitate team and cross-functional meetings as needed
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Train and mentor new staff members on Cerner applications and reporting tools
Partner with customers and vendors on training for new system implementations
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant experience required
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare IT environment
Strong hands-on experience with Cerner CCL
Strong experience with Discern and PowerInsight
Minimum 1 year of Cerner data modeling experience
Consulting or project management experience preferred
Preferred / Priority Skills
Cerner Millennium
CCL, DA2, Discern/PowerInsight Administration
SQL, Tableau, Olympus
Custom mPage development
Bonus: Soarian Reporting, HealtheAnalytics, clinical workflow experience
Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.
About the Company
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