Integration Engineer - San Juan, PR

Optum; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Health IT Integration Engineer for the San Juan, PR area. The role focuses on developing and maintaining HL7 interfaces using Cloverleaf, InterSystems-Ensemble, or Rhapsody, coordinating with clinical and business teams to map interface specifications and ensure secure data flow.

The ideal candidate will understand HL7 standards, work well in a collaborative environment, and support a range of healthcare facilities across the US while participating in a 24x7

Qualifications

• Proven solid understanding of system interface design and data integration practices.
• Proficiency in supporting and developing interfaces using HL7 integration engines such as Cloverleaf, InterSystems Ensemble, and Rhapsody.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to support a range of healthcare facilities across the US.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and multiple priorities.
• Programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend discovery and planning meetings, provide hour estimates and input.
• Review security requirements and access needs for staff.
• Suggest and implement improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Communicate interface requirements and project costs.
• Analyze HL7 data from various EHR vendors and perform message analysis.
• Coordinate HL7 activities and monitor interfaces.
• Troubleshoot interface-related issues and ensure secure connectivity.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to map interfaces for development.
• Provide ongoing support and user training for internal staff.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation as needed.
• Develop and maintain Epic Bridges interfaces using HL7 engines.
• Deploy and maintain Epic vendor services applications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

HL7 integration

Data integration

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Healthcare standards

Tools

Cloverleaf

InterSystems-Ensemble

Rhapsody

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Integration Engineer - San Juan, PR (2389101)

OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a skilled Health IT Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and maintaining HL7 integration engine including (at least one) Cloverleaf, InterSystems-Ensemble or Rhapsody. This role requires a solid understanding of HL7 standards and the ability to work collaboratively with business users to gather interface specifications and create mapping documents.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attend discovery and planning meetings for projects and enhancements, provide hour estimates, ideas and concerns
• Review security and provide what access people will need to do their job
• Make recommendations and implement ideas to make things easier, more efficient and more reliable
• Provide details when there will be extra costs, i.e. need to buy a new interface license for a project. Engaging health care organizations for interface implementations
• Communicating interface requirements
• Analyzing incoming data from various EHR vendors in HL7 formats
• Conducting HL7 message analysis
• Coordinating HL7 activities
• Monitoring HL7 interfaces and resolving errors
• Troubleshoot and resolve interface-related issues and provide efficient connectivity solutions
• Collaborate with the IT and business teams to map interface designs for development
• Ensure data security and confidentiality by implementing robust systems controls
• Provide continuous support and system training to internal users
• Experience in SSH, SFTP, and other related protocols
• Use, develop, and maintain best practices and procedures - prioritize standardization
• Develop and maintain Epic Bridges interfaces using InterSystems – Cloverleaf / Ensemble / Rhapsody as the HL7 engine
• Deploy and maintain Epic vendor services applications
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation to provide support and resolve issues
• Collaborate with business users to gather interface specifications and create detailed mapping documents
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in health IT integration

You’llbe rewarded and recognized 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 asprovidedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven solid understanding of system interface design and data integration practices
• Proficiency in supporting and developing interfaces using HL7 integration engines such as Cloverleaf, InterSystems Ensemble, and Rhapsody.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills - paying attention to detail
• Proven effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate and function in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to support a range of healthcare facilities across the US
• Demonstrated familiarity with healthcare industry standards and regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Programming experience

Availability to work Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. . Please note that this is a 24/7 operational environment which operates on weekends and holidays, and based on business needs, overtime may be warranted. Daylight Saving time change applies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven solid technical knowledge with Epic Bridges cert/experience

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,locationand 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 marginalizedgroupsand those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and deliveringequitablecare that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.