Senior Interface Engineer - Remote

The Senior Interface Engineer participates in and administers the design, build, implementation and maintenance of the interfaces within Renown Health System (mostly HL7). Key responsibilities are to design and build interfaces between Renown’s internal applications as well as external vendor applications. Additional responsibilities include working with the Interface Coordinator to set priorities on projects; monitoring interfaces and some vendor interaction to resolve issues related to the core applications may be required. The Senior Interface Engineer will provide instruction and mentoring to Interface Engineers.

This position works directly with the Interface Coordinator, other Renown Interface Engineers, system administrators, business stakeholders, the project management team, and external vendors to integrate data between systems. The primary focus will be HL7 interface and sFTP build/maintenance. This includes but is not limited to designing, building, deploying, and maintaining this code. Provides updates to the Interface Coordinator and IT leadership on project progress and status of outstanding requests.

The incumbent will provide accurate and timely project status reporting to ensure compliance with established timeliness and recording of allocated work hours. All variances from established schedules must be recommended to and approved by the Interface Coordinator or Supervisor of the Technical and Reporting Team or Manager.

Additional responsibilities and flexible working hours may be required to include on-call rotations and off hours when necessary to support system upgrades and go-live events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of interface engines and protocols. Experience with HL7 and OPENLink is preferred. Applicants with these skills and knowledge in the Healthcare field or with Hospital Information Systems desired.

2. Familiarity with PC software including Microsoft office suite, and other applications.

3. Practical experience implementing bi-directional interfaces from multiple hospital systems, both internal and external, including, but not limited to, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, and other clinical and financial systems.

4. General knowledge of data security techniques. Must be able to follow HIPAA standards for properly securing patients’ Protected Health Information.

5. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving techniques. Ability to apply these skills and techniques by providing business solutions in an integrated healthcare delivery system or health insurance organization. Previous working knowledge in healthcare field highly desired.

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for user interaction and timely and accurate systems documentation.

7. Demonstrate high level of accuracy on production work and documentation development.

8. Previous experience with health information systems, electronic medical records and/or interfaces desired (EPIC and OPENLink preferred).

This position does not provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Operations, Management, or another related field is required. Experience may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

Minimum of four (4) years’ experience with interface design, development, and maintenance, including HL7 protocols, AND four (4) years’ experience in Epic EMR build, design and implementation with an understanding of interfaces. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in healthcare systems. Experience with EPIC, Bridges and OPENLink is desired.

License(s):

None

Certification(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain EPIC Certification required. Ongoing Maintenance of certification is required for continued employment.

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.