Technical Interfacing Lead

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Sports and Social club

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted onsite pharmacy

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Dublin is seeking a Technical Interfacing Lead to oversee the implementation of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Applicants should possess extensive experience in HL7 integration and project management skills.

This role involves managing a small team, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring solutions meet organizational needs. Experience in healthcare and knowledge of Meditech interfacing will be an advantage.

Competitive benefits package includes pension and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post qualification experience in a related role.
• Experience in healthcare, preferable Meditech interfacing experience.
• Knowledge of HL7 standards and interface engines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plan for the Interfacing Core Team.
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors for new interfaces.
• Drive technical analysis of new requirements.

Skills

HL7 integration

Project management

Technical analysis

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Computer Science, IT, or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Consensus Conductor integration engine

Job description

Role Profile

• Blackrock Health is in the process of a major Electronic Health Record (EHR) transformation programme across all Blackrock Health facilities.
• The Technical Interfacing Lead, with the support of a small core team, will be responsible for analysing, managing and delivering several 3 rd party interface implementations for Blackrock Health. This will include integration between both internal and external ICT systems to Blackrock Health sites.
• The candidate will be a hands‑on and experienced HL7 integration specialist, with technical analysis, interface development and technical documentation experience along with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The post will manage a small team of integration analysts as well as liaising with a number of resources from the vendor(s) side.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a project plan, to include tasks and estimations, for the Interfacing Core Team. Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions.
• Developing, in co‑ordination with 3 rd party application vendors, new 3 rd party interfaces
• Driving the technical analysis of new requirements - supporting the team in gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing documentation.
• Working closely with EHR Core Team leads / Project Managers, SMEs and internal / external technical resources.
• Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Supporting testing activities and investigation / resolution of any interfacing issues that arise.
• Managing competing resources and priorities.
• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Follow Blackrock Health Group agreed IT security standards.
• Be a point of escalation for complex integration‑based issues.
• A professional / post‑graduate qualification in a relevant technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronic Engineering and 3+ years post qualification experience in the same or a similar and relevant role OR implementation experience (in a similar healthcare setting) of Meditech EHR, in a lead or management role
• Healthcare industry experience preferable, and particularly Meditech interfacing experience.
• In depth knowledge and experience of HL7 standards.
• Hands on experience in implementing and modifying HL7 interfaces, ideally within the Consensus Conductor integration engine.
• In depth knowledge and experience in managing interface engines.
• Hands on experience in interface engine coding to modify HL7 input and output messages to suit integration requirements when standard interfaces specs are not sufficient.
• Comprehensive knowledge in generating technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing skills.
• Detail oriented, analytical, and inquisitive.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Extremely organised with strong time‑management skills.
• Comfortable working in a healthcare setting with competing priorities and demands on resources.

Communication Skills

• Communicate appropriately with colleagues and other members of the hospital to ensure a quality service is provided to all while constantly striving for excellence in patient / client / customer care.
• Maintain confidentiality in all transactions.
• Provide support to managers giving advice in a supportive and professional manner.
• Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings.
• Report all incidents immediately, which may adversely affect a patient, colleague, or the Blackrock Clinic.
• Support the philosophy, objectives, and goals of Blackrock Health.
• Observe the appropriate lines of authority and policies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information involving staff, patients, and the activities of Blackrock Health.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in all areas of the hospital / clinic as required.
• Participate in developing and providing quality care within Blackrock Health.
• Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills and seek outside educational opportunities.
• Present a professional appearance and conform to the dress, hygiene, and infection control policies of the Group.
• Flexible attitude to changing work practices.

Benefits

• Pension
• Sports and Social club
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted onsite pharmacy

Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.

Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.