Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or a related field
Advanced certifications in healthcare IT (e.g., HL7 Certification, FHIR Certification, EPIC/Cerner/Athena certifications) are highly desirable

Experience

3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in integrating Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems with a strong focus on EPIC, Cerner, and Athena platform
Proven experience with HL7 (v2.x/v3), FHIR, and DICOM standards in real-world healthcare environments
Practical exposure to healthcare integration engines like Mirth Connect, Cloverleaf, Rhapsody, or Intersystem Ensembles
Familiarity with core EHR workflows such as clinical documentation, scheduling, orders/results processing, patient administration, and demographic data exchange
Experience working in cross-functional teams including IT, clinical, and vendor stakeholders

Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of EPIC Bridges, Cerner Millennium/OpenEngine, and EPIC/Cerner/Athena API/Webhook frameworks for data exchange and third-party system integrations
Solid grasp of HL7 v2.x messaging types (ADT, ORU, ORM, etc.), as well as FHIR resource mapping and implementation for patient-centric data workflow
Proficiency in developing, debugging, and supporting FHIR-based RESTful APIs and integration adapted
Ability to handle data transformation and mapping between heterogeneous healthcare system
Knowledge of security and compliance standards in healthcare such as HIPAA, HITECH, and data masking/encryption best practice

Technical Skills

Hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL systems
Familiarity with web services (REST, SOAP), OAuth2, and other authentication mechanisms for secure API integration.
Experience working in cloud-hosted healthcare environments (Azure, AWS Health Lake, Google Cloud for Healthcare.
Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Shell scripting) for integration workflows and monitoring

Personal Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to solving integration is
Effective communication skills to interact with both technical teams and clinical/business stokehold
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare set
High attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy, system validation, and regulatory compliance
Agile and adaptable to rapidly evolving health IT landscapes and client require

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