Digital Technical Specialist (Sr. Associate) - Healthcare Integration & Technical Project Delivery - Remote
Position Summary
Huron is seeking a Digital Technical Specialist – Associate / Senior Associate with a dual focus on integration development and project management. This role is ideal for a technically strong integration developer who can also effectively plan, coordinate, and lead integration workstreams or small-to-mid-sized projects within complex healthcare environments.
Key Responsibilities
Integration Development & Technical Delivery
Design, develop, test, implement, and support HL7, FHIR, and API-based integrations across healthcare systems
Build and maintain interfaces using industry-standard integration platforms such as Cloverleaf, Rhapsody, Corepoint, Mirth Connect, InterSystems (Ensemble / IRIS), or comparable engines
Develop and support real-time and batch interfaces including ADT, orders, results, charges, scheduling, and master file updates
Analyze interface requirements, source/target specifications, and data mappings to translate business and clinical needs into technical solutions
Troubleshoot complex integration issues across upstream and downstream systems, ensuring data integrity and reliability
Support data extraction, transformation, and reconciliation using SQL and related tools
Create and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, data mappings, and operational runbooks
Project Management & Workstream Leadership
Serve as integration project manager or workstream lead for assigned initiatives
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies for integration efforts
Cook up tasks across internal team members, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors
Track status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans; proactively escalate when needed
Lead or support integration testing cycles, cutover planning, and go-live readiness
Facilitate regular status meetings and provide clear, concise client-facing updates
Ensure delivery aligns with scope, quality standards, timelines, and client expectations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Healthcare industry experience (required), including hospital, health system, or healthcare IT consulting environments
Hands-on experience with one or more integration engines / platforms, such as: Cloverleaf, Rhapsody, Corepoint, Mirth Connect, InterSystems Ensemble or IRIS, or comparable integration technologies
Strong working knowledge of HL7 (v2.x required; v3 preferred)
Experience with FHIR, RESTful APIs, and modern interoperability patterns
Strong SQL skills, including querying, troubleshooting, and data validation
Experience supporting or integrating with one or more major EHR platforms: Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner), MEDITECH
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, deliver independently, and operate effectively in ambiguous or fast-paced environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Integration engine certifications (e.g., Epic Bridges certification, Cloverleaf certification, InterSystems training)
Prior experience acting as a project manager, technical lead, or workstream lead for integration initiatives
Experience with healthcare regulatory or compliance-driven integrations (e.g., public health reporting, registries, HIEs)
Consulting experience in a client-facing role
Experience mentoring junior integration analysts or developers