Health System IT Integration Manager

Position Summary

The Health System IT Integration Manager designs, implements, and works with Atlas’s partners to deliver integrated and interoperable health solutions. They provide healthcare integration leadership and education to all stakeholders, resulting in an efficient and effective deployment of Atlas systems in new ASCs and in new JV Partnerships.

Essential Functions

• Data & Clinical System Integration Design & Implementation: Planning, designing, coordinating, and implementing health data integration (e.g. HL7) and clinical system deployment with new ASCs and Joint Venture Partners.
• Data & System Integration Playbook: Planning and coordinating with Atlas departments, third-party partners, and providers as well as Health Systems and ASC stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, repeatable how-to manual for stakeholder use in deploying new ASC and Health System integrations.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work with other IT teams, developers, and business users to ensure health integrations are clearly defined and transparent across all stakeholders.
• Project Management & Education: Leads the orientation, education, and coordination of all stakeholders in the deployment of the health data exchange ensuring effective deployment, system operation, and adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Integration Awareness and Training: Providing guidance and training to other IT staff on integration standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Security Management: Managing and ensuring security policies, procedures, and tools are implemented as part of the integrated solution – protecting Atlas against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Staying Current: Staying informed about emerging healthcare integration standards and government regulations – including security threats, technologies, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in implementing and designing integrated health systems/architectures.
• 5+ years of experience in interface engine development and deployment, infrastructure, and operations.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare data management, transformation, and analytics.
• Extensive experience (or certified) in health standards – HL7 v2, v3, FHIR, ANSI X12, ITI, DICOM, etc.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Healthcare Coding Systems – ICD-9/10, SNOMED, LOINC, RxNorm, etc.
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewall technologies, VPNs, and routing protocols.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional education and experience preferred.
• Certifications (or company-based training) in one or more healthcare integration engines/platforms.
• Experience with healthcare messages and data analysis tools.
• Experience with person/patient identity management tools, design, and solutions.
• Experience with SQL (or similar) data storage technologies that support integration analysis and design.
• Knowledge and understanding of current and upcoming government integration regulation and requirements.
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• Able to stand, climb, and stoop, as needed.
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Requires significant use of a computer, phone, and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Adequate color vision is necessary for tasks involving cable identification or system indicators.
• Requires the ability to tolerate exposure to conditions that may include dirt, dust, or heights.
• Ability to work in environments that may include dust, confined spaces, or elevated areas, following all safety protocols.
• Must be able to use proper ergonomics and body mechanics when handling equipment or moving carts/dollies.

Scope and Complexity

This role requires both deep technical and operational knowledge across healthcare industry and integration landscape. It involves ensuring that Atlas is at the forefront of industry integration standards and is compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Success in this role depends on cross-functional collaboration, continual system evaluation, and staying ahead of evolving integration design patterns in a dynamic technology landscape.