The Integration Interface Engineer is consistently proficient and independently performs:

• Installation, maintenance, and support of the HL7 Cloverleaf Interface Engine for real-time interfaces, batch file transfers
• Strong knowledge of Epic Bridges (AIPs, administrator tool sets, Data Courier/Content Management, triggers, alerts, interface error workqueues)
• Provides detailed scope for projects to the manager and gives input on project prioritization
• Provides mentorship and knowledge transfer to Integration Development Analysts
• Provides input to the manager for Interface Development Analyst evaluations
• Under general supervision and in a team environment follows the project management life cycle methodology to implement small/medium/large system integration projects
• Performs field by field testing and full-volume testing of data
• Work with clients, business analysts and application developers to define specifications of changes
• Builds translation tables and filters to meet specifications
• Analyzes and tests HL7 messages
• Performs modifications and documentation as assigned
• Monitors interface engine ensuring uninterrupted message transfers
• Participates in ongoing support of production environments by rotating a team on-call schedule as assigned for 24/7 client support coverage
• Performs technical support maintenance on a scheduled quarterly basis.
• Embraces change management controls
• Troubleshoots and maintains in-house developed integration processes as assigned

Education: Minimum requirement of an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or Healthcare related fields

Licensure/Certification: Cloverleaf Level 1 certification required. Cloverleaf Level 2 certification preferred. Epic Certification Classes will be provided if needed, and candidate will be required to pass applicable Certification projects/exams. Ongoing re-certifications will be required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of comparable experience coding in HL7
• Knowledge of FHIR and web services preferred
• Possesses the ability to lead process requirements
• Skilled at problem solving, strong organization skills, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to minimally understand complex issues
• Ability to lead a team, communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with technical team, as well as leaders and end users
• Ability to design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot technical software workflows
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working knowledge of the interface engine tools, programming with TCL, JavaScript, or another scripting language, and configuring scripted FTP based interfaces through secure channels
• Must exhibit the following characteristics:
  • Self-motivated, utilizes critical thinking, logical troubleshooting skills, to resolve or escalate problems beyond their knowledge level or available documentation to vendors and team members
  • Be detail oriented with focus on team/peer communication is a must

Skills:

• Implementing and supporting system integrations
• Software lifecycle knowledge including requirements, design, development, and testing with appropriate documentation