Healthcare Integration Engineer

Position Overview

The Healthcare Integration Engineer is a key role responsible for understanding client needs, proposing tailored solutions, and solving complex interoperability challenges. This role requires a blend of InterSystems technical expertise, strong communication and customer service skills, and a deep understanding of healthcare workflows. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, IHE, FHIR, C-CDA, X12) to build scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or a related field preferred. Equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience may meet this requirement.

• InterSystems Experience: Hands on technical expertise with one or more of the InterSystems products (HealthShare, Health Connect, IRIS for Health, etc.).

• Healthcare IT Knowledge: Understand healthcare IT landscapes, including EHRs, Payers, HIEs, and other healthcare systems.

• Interoperability Concepts: Knowledge of interoperability standards (HL7, IHE, FHIR, C-CDA, X12) and integration technologies.

• Programming Languages: Strong programming skills in languages like Caché ObjectScript, Java, Python, or JavaScript.

• Solution Design: Contribute to the design of technical solutions, working closely with technical teams. Build process flow diagrams and solution design documentation.

• Database Knowledge: Understanding of InterSystems Caché and SQL databases.

• Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

Responsibilities

Integration Development and Maintenance

• Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement integration solutions based on technical requirements.

• Interface Configuration: Configure and maintain interfaces to ensure reliable data exchange.

• Data Mapping and Transformation: Map and transform data between different systems to ensure data integrity.

• Testing and Validation: Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure integration solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.

• Deployment and Maintenance: Deploy integration solutions to production environments and provide ongoing support and maintenance.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting

• Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve complex software and connectivity issues.

• Performance Optimization: Identify and optimize integration performance bottlenecks.

• Security and Compliance: Adhere to security best practices and compliance regulations.

Collaboration and Communication

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with project managers, architects, and other team members.

• Communication: Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Client Interaction: Work with clients to understand their requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.

Operational Responsibilities

• Remote Work: Work independently, efficiently, and distraction-free from a home office environment.

• Time Management: Adhere to a full-time, regular schedule unless otherwise communicated.

• Communication: Ensure consistent availability for co-worker and client communication, responding promptly to messages via apps, email, and phone.

• Compliance: Remain HIPAA certified and complete all required internal training as assigned.

• Timekeeping: Maintain accurate time-keeping records both internally and externally for clients, if applicable.

Innovation and Professional Development

• Innovation: Participate in internal innovation initiatives, including mentoring, individual learning paths, and internal projects.

• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

• Skill Enhancement: Pursue certifications and training to improve technical skills.

• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Disclaimer: This role description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this role. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Travel Requirements

Occasional Travel. Travel opportunities could arise including invitations to Conferences, Company retreats, and meetings/work on-site with our clients. Non-client travel is generally optional.