Contexture
Job Code: SYSINTEN
Reports To: Director, Integration
Base Location: AZ or CO
Work Status: Virtual Office
Minimum Starting Monthly Range: $7,599
Hiring Range (Monthly Pay): $7,599 - $8,750
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time
Exempt / Non-Exempt: Exempt
Risk Designation: Extremely High
Summary:
The Systems Integration Engineer will develop and build interfaces to Contexture participant EHR applications. The role will ensure system integrity, compatibility, standardization, and security of interfaces. The Systems Integration Engineer will report to the Lead Systems Integration Engineer or Director, Integrations and interact with other Contexture teams and clients.
This position is based in Phoenix Arizona, Denver or Grand Junction Colorado. Our strategic flexibility allows for local work from home opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Strong ability to understand technical and clinical workflows of health information systems and the industry standards of messaging to current and future Contexture HIE services and products
Provides interface design (data mapping, translation, and transformation specifications) and architectural services for new and existing projects and is interoperable with diverse systems
Develop interfaces for a variety of platforms and applications
Analyze interface specifications, standards, and HL7 messages/CCDA documents for implementation projects
Strategically collect, retain, and normalize meaningful data from Contexture participants for current and future use
Troubleshoot and manage technical issues during Data Analysis, Build, QA, UAT testing and post production support with participants and vendors.
Identify and negotiate with participant or vendor to implement appropriate solution required to remediate any gaps in the interface specifications and clinical data (HL7 messages, CCDA documents, Reports) while adhering to Contexture standards
Function as main technical contact and drive complex, technical issues to resolution
Create and update Technical Solution and Interface Specification templates, ensuring adequate documentation is developed and maintained for each interface
Update technical implementation guides when changes are made to the process for any project type
Create repeatable implementation plans, where possible, and propose and defend standard changes to the Change Advisory Board for production configuration changes to the HIE system
Implement system changes and support participant upgrades that impact the HIE
Testing and validation of interfaces and tools developed by Contexture or Contexture vendors and provide recommendations for improvements
Assess new vendors' technical capabilities and ability to integrate with Contexture by supporting the Business Development Team in determining vendor readiness to connect with the HIE
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Vendor/Contexture platform for other teams
Execute test plans for any project type as needed
Work closely with the Implementation and Application, Development & Support teams to support technical efforts throughout the life of a project
Develop, maintain, and continually improve internal custom tools and solutions
Implement Object Identifiers (OIDs) and branching methodologies for new and existing participants
Work with other platform engineers and architects to design, build, and maintain highly scalable production systems and services that support all business units in Contexture
Provide technical feedback to other engineers through design reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions
Manage competing projects and initiatives while self-managing through difficult and demanding situations with timely decision making and creative problem solving
Comprehend new products, services, and skills to implement new Contexture integrations
Learn and provide operational back-up support to other members of the Contexture Integration Team
As applicable, after hours may be necessary to support after hours deployments, changes, or major incident response
Drafts deployment plans for new products and project implementations
Execute deployment plans in Stage and Production environments across applicable systems
Design and build a core data set of clinical data elements and develop test scripts for testing and quality control
Assist end users in implementing controls to ensure that defined, mission-critical interfaces are passing data accurately
Coordinate efficiency between test and production environments
Identify potential areas for improvement to promote efficiency and automation
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills Demonstrable skill with SQL, Mongo, API, XML, SOAP, HL7, CCD, XDS.b, XCA, JavaScript An understanding of Web Services and JSON.FHIR, a plus. Expertise working with an interface engine and understanding of the concepts for filtering, mapping HL7 messages and troubleshooting Solid knowledge of interface technology and coding standards such as HL7, XML, LOINC, SNOMED, CCD-A, and FHIR Experience managing healthcare interoperability projects, processes, and associated technologies Vendor-facing experience gathering requirements, analyzing needs, and creating a plan to address their needs Excellent communication skills to support need to convey interface issues and potential solutions Documentation skills, including creating as-built documentation for interface configuration Experience working in partnership with a development team to properly create, test and deploy interfaces Demonstrable experience working independently with ability to organize own work Ability to identify technologies and acquire working knowledge of them to leverage them to create solutions Familiarity with Agile Methodologies Strong understanding of data exchange principles Must be detail oriented and possess effective communication skills and can clearly communicate technical information to non-technical business users and customers Receives general assignments with few instructions and operates without the need of direct supervision Experience in design and development of interfaces and/or interoperability solutions for healthcare IT products, preferably HIE or Electronic Health Record Systems Excellent analytical, design and troubleshooting skills with a strong commitment to quality Excellent skills in research, analysis, and testing Excels at working in a rapidly changing environment where processes may not always be defined; not afraid to learn as you go and work autonomously with little direction at times Quickly comprehends the basic concepts and works to sharpen their skills and knowledge in defined areas Advanced skills in understanding data workflows inside of systems and diagnosing root cause or points of failure
Education/Experience Minimum of 4+ years of Information Technology experience, preferably in the healthcare industry. Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position may require occasional availability for after-hours work, outside of regularly scheduled hours. The position may require ability to periodically drive to and from clients, conferences and / or events; and / or limited travel. This position is expected to be exposed to, process, or handle sensitive information including but not limited to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial information, etc. As such, the holder of this position is expected to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance expectations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The person in this position needs to frequently communicate and exchange information and move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a keyboard, monitor, calculator, copy / scanner machine, and printer. Frequently moves office and work-related material weighing up to 10 pounds; Occasionally moves office and work-related material weighing up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Note:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and / or qualifications associated with the job.
Benefits: Contexture provides a comprehensive benefits package. For details, please request a Benefit Summary from our Benefits Department. The organization is an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other status protected by law or regulation.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills Demonstrable skill with SQL, Mongo, API, XML, SOAP, HL7, CCD, XDS.b, XCA, JavaScript An understanding of Web Services and JSON.FHIR, a plus. Expertise working with an interface engine and understanding of the concepts for filtering, mapping HL7 messages and troubleshooting Solid knowledge of interface technology and coding standards such as HL7, XML, LOINC, SNOMED, CCD-A, and FHIR Experience managing healthcare interoperability projects, processes, and associated technologies Vendor-facing experience gathering requirements, analyzing needs, and creating a plan to address their needs Excellent communication skills to support need to convey interface issues and potential solutions Documentation skills, including creating as-built documentation for interface configuration Experience working in partnership with a development team to properly create, test and deploy interfaces Demonstrable experience working independently with ability to organize own work Ability to identify technologies and acquire working knowledge of them to leverage them to create solutions Familiarity with Agile Methodologies Strong understanding of data exchange principles Must be detail oriented and possess effective communication skills and can clearly communicate technical information to non-technical business users and customers Receives general assignments with few instructions and operates without the need of direct supervision Experience in design and development of interfaces and/or interoperability solutions for healthcare IT products, preferably HIE or Electronic Health Record Systems Excellent analytical, design and troubleshooting skills with a strong commitment to quality Excellent skills in research, analysis, and testing Excels at working in a rapidly changing environment where processes may not always be defined; not afraid to learn as you go and work autonomously with little direction at times Quickly comprehends the basic concepts and works to sharpen their skills and knowledge in defined areas Advanced skills in understanding data workflows inside of systems and diagnosing root cause or points of failure
Education/Experience Minimum of 4+ years of Information Technology experience, preferably in the healthcare industry. Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position may require occasional availability for after-hours work, outside of regularly scheduled hours. The position may require ability to periodically drive to and from clients, conferences and / or events; and / or limited travel. This position is expected to be exposed to, process, or handle sensitive information including but not limited to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial information, etc. As such, the holder of this position is expected to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance expectations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The person in this position needs to frequently communicate and exchange information and move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a keyboard, monitor, calculator, copy / scanner machine, and printer. Frequently moves office and work-related material weighing up to 10 pounds; Occasionally moves office and work-related material weighing up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Note:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and / or qualifications associated with the job.
Benefits: Contexture provides a comprehensive benefits package. For details, please request a Benefit Summary from our Benefits Department. The organization is an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other status protected by law or regulation.