HL7 Interface Analyst - Bridge Technical Talent

This is a PERMANENT full time role located in Providence, RI

Must work on site in Providence 3 days /week-other 2 days can be remote.

This is NOT a CORP to CORP role

EDUCATION:

BS, BA in computer science, or work experience equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years of experience as an HL7 interface analyst or equivalent position. Experience in using multiple interface connectivity methods i.e. TCP/IP, ftp protocols.

Experience with HL7 message types; ORM, ADT, ORU preferred.

Experience with InterSystems IRIS for Health OR Iguana OR Mirth Connect Interface Engines

Experience with Ancillary systems such as PACS, Voice Recognition Software, and an understanding of their relationship to both the interface and the function of the healthcare practice

Knowledge of Healthcare systems such as Epic, Meditech, Quest Diagnostics, Athena, eCW, AllScripts, Cerner a plus

Participates in interface projects by providing analytical and technical guidance to team members and project managers.

Captures user requirements through collaboration with vendors, department managers, end users and business analysts; defines and documents user and data workflows.

Designs logic flows, builds data transformations and develops interface scripts utilizing a variety of tools, programming languages and applications.

Evaluates new and existing technologies and makes recommendations for system improvements and/or efficiencies.

Performs system upgrades as needed

Helps to develop communication strategies internal and external to department on interface status and health; creates and maintains dashboards to give appropriate users ability to view interface activity and can monitor interface health.

Creates all necessary documentation including interface logic, configuration, and system changes. Creates end user documentation as needed.

Administers testing to validate the completeness of new interfaces.

Exhibits excellent troubleshooting skills, resolves issues as they arise while implementing strategies to handle reoccurrences.

Implements and monitors quality control measures and system alerts to ensure all data transactions reach the appropriate end points.

Serves as primary interoperability expert on projects, teams, and committees.

Maintains knowledge of developments in the area of interoperability by participating in conferences and seminars; further enhances skills through self-study.

Assists with overall IT support inquiries and participates in scheduled IT on-call rotation.

Adheres to department and project standards, company’s code of conduct and acts in accordance with company’s mission, vision and values.

Knowledge of HL7 standards, XML, CCDA, FHIR, JSON, Web services (SOAP) interfaces and IHE.

Knowledge of basic networking skills including TCP/IP, SFTP, FTP, SSH.

Should possess a strong understanding of programming languages and framework. Javascript and Cache a plus.

Experience in outpatient imaging setting and hospital applications a plus.

Basic understanding and familiarity with government regulations (e.g. HIPAA, Clinical Decision Support) preferred

Strong analytic skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

A team player and collaborative attitude.