HL7 Integration Specialist - EHR Systems
Optum is seeking an HL7 FHIR Integration Specialist to join our Electronic Health Record Center of Excellence in Letterkenny, Ireland. The role focuses on HL7 and health system integrations, collaborating with Epic EHR projects, and providing advisory support to build and maintain health data integration components. The team values diversity, inclusion, and innovation to advance health equity.
Epic training will be provided. The role may require adjusted hours during initial training depending on trainer location/availability, with standard local hours thereafter and some flexibility when working with US clients. Telecommuting options may be available in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities
* Act as a vital link between end users and technology solutions, focusing on HL7, FHIR standards and health system integrations
* Design, develop, and maintain integration components within 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, including post go-live support after deployment of new interfaces or new EMR implementations
* Review, build, test, and implement new functionality via system upgrades and special updates
* Develop and document internal procedures to use with Epic applications
* Provide technical guidance on major projects and mentor junior team members in Epic interface and system integrations
Required 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)
* Experience developing interfaces on integration/interoperability engines (e.g., InterSystems, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk, Corepoint, Qvera, IBM Integration Bus, WebSphere Message Broker or similar)
* Understanding of software testing approaches and experience with unit and integration testing
* Experience mentoring and providing SME support 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
* Experience with SQL/MSSQL/Oracle data management
* Programming/scripting: C++, C#, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP.Net or similar
* Experience with Microsoft Visio
* Familiarity with Epic 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. We are committed to mitigating health disparities and delivering equitable care. Diversity and inclusion are core to our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. This is a drug-free workplace.
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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