Interface Software Engineer

AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel, the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to pharmacy services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services, and physician education. With more than $54 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs more than 13,000 people across five business units in multiple locations. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #27 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.



AmerisourceBergen, headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is a pharmaceutical supply channel service company providing pharmaceutical distribution and other services to hospitals, community drugstores, nursing homes, clinics, prescription benefits managers, mass merchandisers and other clients from distribution centers throughout the United States.  AmerisourceBergen, #22 on the Fortune 500, has operating revenues of more than $50 billion and over 14,000 employees.  The company primarily distributes generic, branded and OTC pharmaceuticals, but offers toiletries, sundries and medical supplies as well.

 

The AmerisourceBergen Solutions Group is a strategic Company operating unit in the fast growing field of pharmacy automation, patient safety, pharmacy efficiency solutions, pharmacy staffing and pharmacy consulting.  The Solutions group provides the only complete and comprehensive set of business offerings to pharmacies in every phase of pharmacy practice in the industry including hospitals, long term care, independent and chain retail drugstores and mail order.  With integrated systems that scale from 50 to 50,000 prescriptions dispensed per day, ABC-SG enables customers to increase output while reducing errors and using less manpower control costs, improve profits and extend their reach and improve their value in their communities.  ABC-SG is headquartered in Grapevine, TX with operating locations in suburban Pittsburgh, PA, Louisville, KY and suburban Chicago, IL and is proud to be a key member of AmerisourceBergen.

 

AmerisourceBergen Solutions Group is seeking an Interface Software Engineeer to add to its team in Vernon Hills, IL.  Under general direction of the Manager ? Software Development, the Interface Software Engineer contributes to the software design and development activities for the AmerisourceBergen Solutions Group (ABC-SG).  This position will work in Product Development and work closely with Special Projects to develop HL7 realtime interfacing for the MedStorm application/product.  The Software Engineer designs, documents, tests, and modifies current and new software development applications; reviews requirements documents and helps to develop solutions in order to meet these requirements; leads the effort in developing specifications and designs for development projects as well as contributes to specific assignments.  Responsibilities also include erforming activities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.

 

The Interface Software Engineer also

1.  Contributes effectively as a member of the team; takes ownership of individual assignments and projects.

2.  Develops, codes and unit tests design solutions.

3.  Leads and participates in writing and reviewing software functional specifications and design reviews.

4.  Creates detailed designs, performs analyses, creates prototypes, and documents completed designs.

5.  Mentors and directs the efforts of more entry-level Engineers.

6.  Provides third tier support when required.

7.  Contributes to the development and achievement of ABC-SG organizational goals and objectives.

8.  Participates in activities such as reviewing marketing requirements.

9.  Functions as task, project, or team leader when assigned; represents the organization on project teams and may perform technical project leadership roles while fostering teamwork and collaboration within and across work groups.

10.  Provides input for Software Development budgeting and scheduling.

11.  Provides input for Software Development software and hardware purchases.

12.  Performs related duties as assigned.

 



The ideal candidate will possess broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor?s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.  Normally requires a minimum of four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.  Other skills, knowledge and ability requirements are

 

1.Thorough knowledge and understanding of business principles, processes and technology

2.  Knowledge of physical database structures; ability to analyze, manage, tune databases for performance; knowledge of relational database concepts; disaster recovery; best practices

3.  Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions

4.  Good interpersonal skills

5.  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

6.  Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

7.  Ability to use office equipment such as printers, copiers, and faxes

8.  Knowledge of computers to operative effectively with Microsoft Office Suite of applications; Pentium PCs, Unix workstations, web servers, information servers, directory servers, remote access servers, LAN/WAN network environments; Windows 95, 98, 2000, 2003, Windows NT, Windows XP, Apple, UNIX and Linux; knowledge of Visual Basic 6 and .net.  EDI or HL7 knowledge is preferred.

 

AmerisourceBergen offers competitive pay and benefits including health, tuition reimbursement, and 401(K) with company matching benefits and immediate vesting.  For immediate consideration, apply online at

 

http://career.staffingsoft.com/site017/asp/createjobseekerprofile.asp?JobApplications=2269-ABC06541.

 


We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, employee stock purchase plan, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and extensive background check. Please provide salary history.



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