Sr EHR Interface Engineer - Remote

Partners in Digital Health; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Sr EHR Interface Engineer to support, develop, and implement interfaces to/from EMRs such as Epic and Oracle Health. The role includes migration projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with in-office requirements in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. four days a week for those locations. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Interface engineering/development experience.
• 4+ years of integration experience with an EMR, such as Epic or Oracle Health.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and manage changes to specifications.
• Prioritize, coordinate, and implement updates and requested changes to the system; review and test each new release; troubleshoot problems and questions from end users.
• Design and develop clinical and business interfaces in the Epic and/or Cerner EMRs according to the project scope and end user workflow with scalability, standard development practices and project constraints in mind.
• Provide technical guidance on small to medium efforts within the area of scope with limited supervision.
• Develop, support, and maintain all required system design and build documents and other system documentation.
• Create detailed testing scripts for different phases of the testing lifecycle (functional testing, integrated testing, mapped record testing and/or parallel revenue cycle testing).
• Perform daily monitoring of interfaces in production.
• Adhere to organization standards for system configuration and change control.
• Troubleshoot and/or resolve interface issues and escape more complex issues as appropriate.

Skills

Interface engineering

EMR integration

MS Excel/Visio/PowerPoint

Tools

Epic EMR

Oracle Health EMR

Corepoint

InterSystems

Rhapsody

Cloverleaf

Job description

Optum Insight is 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, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum's EHR Services represents one of the fastest growing practices within Optum Insight's Advisory and Implementations business unit. The EHR Services practice is comprised of 600+ individuals across the U.S. and Ireland who are dedicated to improving the healthcare delivery system through the power of healthcare technology, specifically, the EHR and integrated applications and tools. By joining the EHR Services team, you'll partner with some of the most gifted healthcare technology thought leaders within the industry, collaborate with experienced consulting and healthcare leaders, and help partners capture the benefits of their EHR investment.

The Sr EHR Interface Engineer role is responsible for the support, development, and implementation of interfaces to/from EMRs such as Epic and Oracle Health with 3rd party applications, other EMRs, and interface engines. Additionally, it includes oversight and implementation of conversion and migration projects from legacy systems and EMRs. Candidates for this role will be able to demonstrate self-motivation, individual leadership, and team collaboration.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week

Primary Responsibilities:

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and manage changes to specifications
• Prioritize, coordinate, and implement updates and requested changes to the system; review and test each new release; troubleshoot problems and questions from end users
• Design and develop clinical and business interfaces in the Epic and/or Cerner EMRs according to the project scope and end user workflow with scalability, standard development practices and project constraints in mind
• Provide technical guidance on small to medium efforts within the area of scope with limited supervision
• Develop, support, and maintain all required system design and build documents and other system documentation
• Create detailed testing scripts for different phases of the testing lifecycle (functional testing, integrated testing, mapped record testing and/or parallel revenue cycle testing)
• Perform daily monitoring of interfaces in production
• Adhere to organization standards for system configuration and change control
• Troubleshoot and/or resolve interface issues and escape more complex issues as appropriate

You’ll be 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 as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Interface engineering/development experience
• 4+ years of integration experience with an EMR, such as Epic or Oracle Health
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Epic, Oracle Health, or other EMR application knowledge or application certifications
• Experience working with common interface engines (e.g. Corepoint, InterSystems, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf)
• Experience with team management (informal or formal) and team or project leadership

Key Competencies

• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
• In-depth knowledge of EMR functionality and the full implementation lifecycle of an EMR's suite of applications
• Teamwork and collaboration. Consultative and collaborative style with demonstrated ability with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain solid internal relationships as well as motivate and inspire other team members through solid consultative skills
• Demonstrates a solid ability to build partnerships and influence others. Work across team, group and business boundaries to drive commonality and reusability in solution to real-world problems
• Demonstrated solid relationship management skills and ability to handle challenging interpersonal situations

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.