EHR Payer Solutions Architect

RAZOR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm in New York is seeking an Epic/EHR Solutions Architect. The candidate will lead technical efforts and ensure Epic's integration within a payer environment. Requirements include extensive experience in solution architecture, specifically in healthcare, and knowledge of interoperability standards. This role involves defining architectural standards, collaborating with various teams, and guiding integrations while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. A bachelor's degree is required, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, preferably in healthcare.
• Direct experience leading or architecting Epic implementations, ideally within a payer context.
• Strong understanding of interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, APIs).
• Experience designing API-first and platform-based integration architectures.
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to mixed technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the solution architecture blueprint for Epic implementation across payer workflows.
• Define architectural standards to ensure consistency and long-term maintainability.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for Epic-related architecture decisions.
• Collaboration with enterprise architects, security, data, and platform teams.

Skills

Solution architecture

Interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, APIs)

API-first integration architectures

Communication skills

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

FHIR platforms

Job description

Razor is looking for an Epic/EHR Solutions Architect who will serve as the technical lead and architectural owner for the implementation of Epic within a healthcare payer environment. This role is responsible for defining and governing the end-to-end architectural blueprint, ensuring Epic is integrated into a cohesive, interoperable healthcare ecosystem. The architect will work closely with enterprise architecture, integration, data, security, and product teams to align Epic with enterprise interoperability strategy, leveraging FHIR-based APIs via the payer platform and supporting long-term scalability, regulatory compliance, and business outcomes.

Education & Certification Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, preferably in healthcare.
• Direct experience leading or architecting Epic implementations, ideally within a payer context.
• Strong understanding of interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, APIs).
• Experience designing API-first and platform-based integration architectures.
• Experience avoiding or remediating point-to-point integration anti-patterns.
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to mixed technical audiences.

Desired Skills

• Experience with FHIR platforms.
• Knowledge of payer systems such as claims processing, utilization management, care management, or member services.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and modern integration platforms.
• Experience working with large system integrators and managing vendor architectural deliverables.

Responsibilities

Architectural Ownership & Governance

• Own and maintain the solution architecture blueprint for Epic implementation across payer workflows.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and guardrails to ensure consistency and long‑term maintainability.
• Review and approve design decisions to prevent point‑to‑point integrations and technical debt.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for Epic‑related architecture decisions.

Interoperability & Integration Strategy

• Ensure Epic interoperability aligns with enterprise integration and interoperability strategy.
• Design and govern integrations using FHIR‑based APIs, HL7, and industry standards.
• Partner with the FHIR platform team to ensure Epic integrations leverage reusable, API‑first patterns.
• Guide teams away from tightly coupled integrations toward service‑oriented, loosely coupled design.

Epic EHR Ecosystem & Healthcare Context

• Understand how Epic fits within the broader healthcare payer ecosystem, including claims, eligibility, provider data, care management platforms, member engagement tools, and analytics.
• Translate healthcare business requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with payer operations.
• Ensure solutions support regulatory and compliance needs (CMS, interoperability rules, data privacy).

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as the technical lead across vendors, system integrators, and internal delivery teams.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, security, data, and platform teams for alignment.
• Provide hands‑on architectural guidance throughout design, build, and implementation.
• Identify architectural risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.

Razor is an EEO Employer

Razor Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Razor Benefits Overview

Razor Consulting Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities designed to support the well‑being and growth of our employees.