Specialist I, Integration

Job Description:

The Specialist I, Integration is a technical role focused on developing, deploying and maintaining HL7-based integration solutions and supporting complex integration projects. This role focuses on foundational data exchange and interoperability concepts, particularly in regulated and industry-specific environments such as healthcare, financial services, or enterprise systems.

Interface Implementation:

• Lead the design and architecture of healthcare integration solutions that align with client requirements and industry best practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using HL7, FHIR, APIs, and other healthcare interoperability standards.
• Develop customized integration solutions by extending industry standards to meet specific client requirements.
• Develop advanced transformations, mappings, and custom scripts using JavaScript and related technologies.
• Leverage hands-on knowledge of AWS to support integration deployments where applicable.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and interoperability challenges.

Client-Facing Consultations:

• Engaging clients to understand their requirements and provide technical support at a high level.
• Support interface testing efforts, including unit testing and message validation. Document integration workflows and support ticket resolution.

Oversight and Mentorship:

• Contribute to knowledge sharing and support peer development through collaboration and best practice discussions.
• Providing mentorship and technical leadership to ensure team success.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensuring integration aligns with standards such as HL7, FHIR, APIs, and other relevant protocols.
• Keeping solutions compliant with industry-specific regulations (e.g., HIPAA in healthcare).

Perform other duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare integration and interface development.
• Strong experience developing integrations using Mirth Connect (NextGen Connect) or similar integration engines.
• Experience working with HL7 v2/v3, FHIR and RESTful APIs.and healthcare interoperability standards.
• Experience with JavaScript, Java, SQL, XML, JSON, and API-based integrations.
• Experience with TCP/IP, socket communications, serial port communications.
• Hands-on experience with AWS is preferred.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization, deployment, orchestration, and management of integration applications is preferred.
• Experience developing healthcare integration solutions within Hospital Information Systems.
• Experience managing multiple integration projects simultaneously.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Expert knowledge of HL7 message structure (ADT, ORM, ORU, etc.). Familiarity with SQL for data transformations. Understanding of HIPAA compliance and data security basics.
• Skill in: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to: Manage projects, and collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders. Convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Work in an environment that requires both collaborative and independent efforts as needed in a fast-paced, highly skilled environment.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

NextGen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.