Cerner Application Developer, Sr.

Cerner Application Developer, Senior

Salary Range : $132k to $160k

Summary

The Senior Cerner Application Developer provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise to resolve complex, interrelated application and reporting issues within a healthcare information systems environment. This role specializes in Cerner CCL customization, reporting, and analytics, and plays a strategic role in translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address system performance, data, and architecture issues, as well as to plan and participate in system installations and enhancements. The Senior Cerner Application Developer works independently on complex system activities, collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners, and may provide training, guidance, and work review for junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Reporting

Design, develop, and maintain Cerner CCL customizations and reporting solutions

Create and support standard and ad hoc reports, including scheduling, monitoring delivery, and integrating data with enterprise analytics platforms

Develop and maintain Discern / PowerInsight reports and data models

Support custom mPage development, including XR templates and ad hoc CCL customization requests

System Analysis & Solution Design

Identify and document technical design specifications based on analysis of user needs

Perform gap analyses and define system scope and objectives

Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems and recommend improvements

Technical Leadership & Operations

Independently lead and resolve complex system, data, and architecture issues

Participate in system installations, upgrades, and enhancements

Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert for Cerner reporting and CCL logic

Maintain current knowledge of healthcare IT standards, best practices, and emerging technologies (e.g., ITIL)

Customer Service & Stakeholder Collaboration

Support clinical and operational workflows through close collaboration with stakeholders

Respond to service requests, incidents, and enhancement requests in a professional and timely manner

Work with vendors, system owners, contractors, and internal teams to deliver effective solutions

Performance Improvement & Innovation

Identify and pursue opportunities for system optimization and business transformation

Apply innovative approaches to improve reporting, analytics, and workflow efficiency

Project Management & Team Collaboration

Contribute to and manage multiple projects concurrently

Assist with defining project goals, milestones, and timelines

Monitor and report on task progress and deliverables

Lead small to medium-sized initiatives and facilitate cross-functional meetings as needed

Training & Knowledge Transfer

Train and mentor new and existing staff on supported systems and applications

Coordinate training efforts with vendors and end users during system implementations

Other Duties

Participate in on-call support rotations as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

OR equivalent combination of education and experience

In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience

At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare information systems environment

Strong hands-on experience with Cerner CCL (required)

Strong experience with Discern and PowerInsight (required)

Minimum of 1 year of Cerner data modeling experience

Consulting or project management experience preferred

Preferred Skills & Technologies

Cerner Millennium

CCL, DA2, Discern, PowerInsight Administration

Custom mPage development

SQL, Tableau, Olympus

Stakeholder management and clinical workflow support

Bonus : Soarian Reporting, Health Analytics experience