HL7 Integration Specialist

Optum; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare organization in Letterkenny, Ireland, seeks an HL7 FHIR Integration Specialist to enhance healthcare system integration. This role involves collaborating closely with end-users and IT teams to develop scalable solutions using HL7 standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong experience in health data integration. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with HL7 FHIR and healthcare integration.
• Proficiency in developing interfaces on integration engines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between users and technology solutions focusing on HL7 and FHIR standards.
• Design and maintain integration components within Epic EHR.
• Collaborate to translate complex requirements into IT solutions.

Skills

HL7 Interoperability standards

API integration

Health data integration

Microsoft Office Suite

C++, C#, JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Epic

InterSystems

Mirth Connect

SQL

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Fortune 5 business, we are one of the world\'s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you\'ll have or the challenges you\'ll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we are on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

Do you have experience working with HL7 standards and health system integrations?

At our newest Electronic Health Record Centre of Excellence in Letterkenny, Ireland, we\'re assembling a dynamic team committed to revolutionizing the industry. Our mission is simple: to make the health system work better for everyone. Here, you\'ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field to make the future of healthcare a reality.

As an HL7 FHIR Integration Specialist - EHR Systems, you will serve as a liaison between end-users and provide advisory support to build and maintain health data integration components, collaborating with other information management resources within the growing Epic application team. We\'re particularly interested in individuals with experience of interface engines, integrations, interoperability, and health data.

Epic training will be provided. Most importantly, our team will foster a culture of diversity and inclusion and drive innovation for our company and our clients. Please note: there would be an initial training program on joining where there may be an expectation to work adjusted hours, depending on trainer location/availability. Following this, hours would be standard local hours with a need for some flexibility when working with US clients.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a vital link between end-users and our technology solutions, focusing on HL7, FHIR standards and health system integrations
• Design, develop, and maintain integration components within Epic EHR system, ensuring scalability and efficiency for FHIR and EMR-specific API integrations
• Collaborate with our diverse team to translate complex business requirements into practical healthcare IT solutions
• Assist with building interfaces and data conversion for Epic EMR implementation along with post go-live support following deployment of new interface or a new EMR implementation
• Reviews, builds, tests, and implements new functionality via System Upgrades and Special Updates
• Responsible for development and documentation of internal procedures to use in conjunction with Epic applications
• Offer technical guidance on significant projects and mentor junior team members in Epic interface and system integrations

You will be rewarded and recognised for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Require Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, OR equivalent experience
• Experience with HL7 Interoperability standards: (Health Level Seven Standard) or any other Health Data exchange including HL7 FHIR, HL7 CDA, Web Services and HL7 v2
• Experience working with developing interfaces on integration / interoperability engines (at least one) such as InterSystems, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk, Corepoint, Qvera, IBM Integration Bus, WebSphere Message Broker or other similar
• Understanding of software testing approaches and prior experience performing unit testing, integration testing, etc.
• Experience mentoring and providing subject matter expertise to junior engineers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint & SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications on any of the Interoperability / Integration Engine products such as InterSystems Ensemble, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, Mirth Connect, Microsoft BizTalk, etc.
• Expertise in FHIR and RESTful API design, HL7
• Experience with SQL, MSSQL, Oracle data management programming skills
• Proficient in programming and scripting hands on C++, C#, JavaScript, VBScript or ASP.Net or any other programming language
• Experience with Microsoft Visio
• Familiarity with Epic applications or other Clinical EMR system

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group\'s Telecommuter Policy.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. 2024 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.