Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain interfaces using technologies such as HL7, CSV, HTTP REST Clients, SOAP Web Services, and FHIR in both XML & JSON formats, with a focus on high-efficiency and low-latency performance.
• Conduct business analysis of messages sourced from various Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, ensuring compliance with HL7 standards.
• Provide support in managing changes, coordinating project activities, and communicating with affected stakeholders or clients to ensure seamless implementation.
• Engage in all phases of the interface lifecycle, including system testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), go-live support, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure the reliability and efficiency of interfaces, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to identify, analyze, and resolve defects in system interfaces.
• Regularly assess and optimize interface performance, conducting performance tuning and scalability enhancements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Rhapsody Integration Engine and interface development.
• Rhapsody Integration Engine - Associate Certification (required; certification demonstrates foundational competency in managing message flows and core engine operations).
• Strong understanding of HL7 standards and experience in developing HL7 interfaces.
• Proficiency in developing and managing interfaces using CSV, HTTP REST, SOAP Web Services, and FHIR (XML & JSON).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in healthcare IT or with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Familiarity with other integration engines and healthcare data standards.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Higher-level Rhapsody certifications (e.g., Professional) are a plus.

Technical Capabilities

• Integration Engines & Middleware:
• Rhapsody Integration.
• Experience in implementation and management of Rhapsody middleware.
• Advanced monitoring and alerting configuration.
• High-availability setup and disaster recovery planning.
• Performance optimization and tuning.
• Custom route development and testing.
• Healthcare Interoperability & Standards
• Standards Expertise:
• HL7 v2.x (2.3 to 2.8) implementation and validation.
• HL7 v3 RIM-based implementations.
• FHIR R4 resource mapping and API development.
• DICOM integration for imaging systems.
• IHE profile implementation support.
• CCR/CCD document exchange.

Skills

• Rhapsody Integration Engine - Associate Certification (required; certification demonstrates foundational competency in managing message flows and core engine operations).
• Strong understanding of HL7 standards and experience in developing HL7 interfaces