Job Title: HL7 Integration Specialist - EHR Systems
Location: Letterkenny, Ireland
We are seeking an experienced HL7 Integration Specialist to join our team at Optum, the fast-growing part of UnitedHealth Group. Our teams are dedicated to modernizing the healthcare system and improving the lives of people and communities.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will serve as a liaison between end-users and provide advisory support to build and maintain health data integration components. This role requires experience working with HL7 standards and health system integrations, interface engines, integrations, interoperability, and health data.
Responsibilities:
* Act as a vital link between end-users and our technology solutions, focusing on HL7 standards and health system integrations.
* Design, develop, and maintain integration components within Epic EHR system, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
* Collaborate with our 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.
* Responsible for development and documentation of internal procedures to use in conjunction with Epic applications.
* Offer technical guidance on significant projects and mentor junior team members in Epic interface and system integrations.
Requirements:
* Experience with HL7 (Health Level Seven Standard) or any other Health Data exchange including HL7 FHIR, HL7 CDA, Web Services and HL7 v2
* Experience working with developing interfaces on integration/interoperability engines (at least one) such as InterSystems, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk, Corepoint, Qvera, IBM Integration Bus, WebSphere Message Broker or other similar
* Understanding of software testing approaches and prior experience performing unit testing, integration testing, etc.
* Experience mentoring and providing subject matter expertise to junior engineers
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint & SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
* Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
* Certifications on any of the Interoperability/Integration Engine products such as InterSystems Ensemble, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk, etc.
* Experience with SQL, MSSQL, Oracle data management programming skills
* Proficient in programming and scripting hands-on C++, C#, JavaScript, VBScript or ASP.Net or any other programming language
* Experience with Microsoft Visio
* Familiarity with Epic applications or other Clinical EMR system
What We Offer:
* Epic training provided
* A culture of diversity and inclusion
* Opportunities for innovation and growth
About Us:
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
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