HL7 Integration Specialist
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Fortune 5 business, we are a leading healthcare company with extensive resources and ongoing opportunities. We have supported global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. We are continually growing and seeking fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
Do you have experience working with HL7 standards and health system integrations? At our Electronic Health Record Centre of Excellence in Letterkenny, Ireland, we are assembling a dynamic team to revolutionize the industry. Our mission is to make the health system work better for everyone. You will collaborate with professionals to help shape the future of healthcare.
As an HL7 FHIR Integration Specialist - EHR Systems, you will serve as a liaison between end-users and advisory staff to build and maintain health data integration components, collaborating with other information management resources within the Epic application team. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in interface engines, integrations, interoperability, and health data. Epic training will be provided. Our team fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion and drives innovation for our company and clients.
Please note: There will be an initial training program on joining with potential adjusted hours depending on trainer location/availability. Following this, hours will be standard local hours with some flexibility when working with US clients.
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements. Individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Letterkenny office and a home-based hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities
* Act as a vital link between end-users and our technology solutions, focusing on HL7, FHIR standards and health system integrations
* Design, develop, and maintain integration components within the Epic EHR system, ensuring scalability and efficiency for FHIR and EMR-specific API integrations
* Collaborate with a diverse team to translate complex business requirements into practical healthcare IT solutions
* Assist with building interfaces and data conversion for Epic EMR implementation along with post go-live support following deployment of new interface or a new EMR implementation
* Review, build, test, and implement new functionality via System Upgrades and Special Updates
* Develop and document internal procedures to use in conjunction with Epic applications
* Provide technical guidance on significant projects and mentor junior team members in Epic interface and system integrations
All reward and recognition programs reflect performance in a challenging environment with clear direction and opportunities for development
Require Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, OR equivalent experience
* Experience with HL7 Interoperability standards (HL7 FHIR, HL7 CDA, Web Services, HL7 v2) or other Health Data exchange
* Experience developing interfaces on integration/interoperability engines (e.g., InterSystems, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk, Corepoint, Qvera, IBM Integration Bus, WebSphere Message Broker)
* Understanding of software testing approaches and experience performing unit testing and integration testing
* Experience mentoring and providing subject matter expertise to junior engineers
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint & SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications
* Certifications on interoperability/integration engine products (e.g., InterSystems Ensemble, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk)
* Expertise in FHIR and RESTful API design, HL7
* SQL, MSSQL, Oracle data management programming skills
* Programming and scripting in C++, C#, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP.Net or similar
* Experience with Microsoft Visio
* Familiarity with Epic applications or other Clinical EMR systems
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.
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Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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