Integration Interface Engineer

About the role

The Integration Interface Engineer is consistently proficient and independently performs: Installation, maintenance, and support of the HL7 Cloverleaf Interface Engine for real-time interfaces, batch file transfers. Strong knowledge of Epic Bridges (AIPs, administrator tool sets, Data Courier/Content Management, triggers, alerts, interface error workqueues).

Responsibilities

• Provides detailed scope for projects to the manager and gives input on project prioritization.
• Mentorship and knowledge transfer to Integration Development Analysts.
• Provides input to the manager for Interface Development Analyst evaluations.
• Follows the project management life cycle methodology to implement small/medium/large system integration projects.
• Performs field by field testing and full-volume testing of data.
• Works with clients, business analysts and application developers to define specifications of changes.
• Buils translation tables and filters to meet specifications.
• Analyzes and tests HL7 messages.
• Performs modifications and documentation as assigned.
• Maintains the interface engine ensuring uninterrupted message transfers.
• Participates in ongoing support of production environments by rotating a team on-call schedule as assigned for 24/7 client support coverage.
• Performs technical support maintenance on a scheduled quarterly basis.
• Embraces change management controls.
• Troubleshoots and maintains in-house developed integration processes as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or Healthcare related fields.
• Cloverleaf Level 1 certification required. Cloverleaf Level 2 certification preferred.
• Epic Certification Classes will be provided if needed, and candidate will be required to pass applicable Certification projects/exams.
• Ongoing re-certifications will be required.
• Minimum of 4 years of comparable experience coding in HL7.
• Possesses the ability to lead process requirements.
• Skilled at problem solving, strong organization skills, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to minimally understand complex issues.
• Able to lead a team, communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with technical team, as well as leaders and end users.
• Working knowledge of the interface engine tools, programming with TCL, JavaScript, or another scripting language, and configuring scripted FTP based interfaces through secure channels.
• Must exhibit the following characteristics: Self-motivated, utilizes critical thinking, logical troubleshooting skills, to resolve or escalate problems beyond their knowledge level or available documentation to vendors and team members.
• Be detail oriented with focus on team/peer communication is a must.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirement of an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or Healthcare related fields.

Skills

• Implementing and supporting system integrations.
• Software lifecycle knowledge including requirements, design, development, and testing with appropriate documentation.