Ruth Pugh
About Ruth Pugh
Ruth Pugh is a Senior Software Engineer at CommonSpirit Health, specializing in HL7 and non-standard interfaces for healthcare systems. With over 28 years of experience, she has a strong background in Cerner systems and expertise in interface development and system integration.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Ruth Pugh has served as an ITD Senior Software Engineer at CommonSpirit Health since 2013. In this role, she specializes in developing and implementing HL7 and non-standard interfaces for healthcare systems. Her responsibilities include working on the Cerner FSI team, where she focuses on developing and testing interfaces to third-party applications. Pugh collaborates with application implementation teams, project management, and middleware engineers to optimize system integrations, ensuring that healthcare systems operate efficiently.
Previous Experience at INTEGRIS Health
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Ruth Pugh worked at INTEGRIS Health as a Senior Business Analyst from 1990 to 1997. During her seven years in this position, she gained valuable experience in healthcare systems and business analysis, which laid the foundation for her later work in software engineering and interface development.
Education and Expertise
Ruth Pugh studied Computer Science and Business at the University of Central Oklahoma, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She also attended Oklahoma State University, achieving an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science. Pugh possesses over 28 years of experience with Cerner Millennium and Classic systems, along with expertise in Cerner Command Language (CCL) and SQL, which are essential for interface development.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Ruth Pugh has a strong background in Cerner architecture and data models, which enhances her capabilities in system integration. She conducts specification workshops and manages interface configuration for both inbound and outbound data flows. Additionally, she provides go-live support for interface implementations, ensuring smooth transitions for healthcare systems.