About Position:
We are seeking a skilled and innovative support engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our software applications. You will be working closely with our team of designers and developers to create high-quality, efficient code that enhances user experience.
Role: FHIR Analyst
Location: All Persistent Locations
Experience: 5 to 15 years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Experience: 3+ years of experience as a data or systems analyst in the US healthcare industry, with a focus on HL7 FHIR and interoperability projects.
- Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization regulations, including CMS-0057-F and its impact on payers and providers.
- Technical skills: Hands-on experience with FHIR API interactions, resources (e.g., Patient, Coverage, ServiceRequest), and Implementation Guides.
- Proficiency in data analysis and mapping techniques.
- Experience with testing tools like Postman for API validation. o Intermediate level experience with SQL for data profiling and analysis.
- Privacy and Security Standards: Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations, such as HIPAA, to handle sensitive patient information during data exchange.Interoperability standards: Familiarity with related healthcare standards such as HL7 v2, CCDA, USCDI, and clinical terminology like SNOMED, LOINC, and CPT.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Soft skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Preferred qualifications HL7 FHIR certification. Experience in the payer domain with a strong understanding of payer workflows and data management.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies. Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). "
Expertise You'll Bring:
- FHIR Analyst, CMS Interoperability and EMR Integrations Job Summary The FHIR Analyst will be a subject matter expert in implementing and maintaining interoperability solutions in compliance with the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F).
- This role requires an in-depth understanding of FHIR standards, data mapping, and API development within the payer and provider domains.
- The analyst will work closely with business, compliance, and IT teams to ensure the organization meets all regulatory deadlines and improves data exchange for prior authorizations, patient access, and payer-to-payer data transfer.
- Key responsibilities Regulatory analysis and interpretation: Analyze and interpret the CMS-0057-F rule and related FHIR Implementation Guides (IGs), such as CARIN BB, US Core, Da Vinci PDEX, and Da Vinci CRD, DTR, and PAS, to translate complex regulatory requirements into detailed technical specifications.
- Requirements gathering: Collaborate with product managers, product owners, operational, and technical stakeholders to define the business and data requirements for implementing new FHIR-based APIs and updating existing ones.
- Data mapping and modeling: Perform in-depth data analysis and mapping exercises, linking proprietary source system data to the appropriate FHIR resources and profiles, as well as integration with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), such as Epic and Cerner, using FHIR APIs.
- FHIR API implementation support: Assist development teams in the design, development, and testing of the following FHIR-based APIs mandated by CMS-0057-F:
- Prior Authorization API: Enable the electronic exchange of prior authorization requests and responses between payers and providers.
- Patient Access API: Maintain and enhance the FHIR Patient Access API to meet new reporting metrics and data requirements.
- Provider Access API: Facilitate the secure exchange of patient data with in-network providers.
- Payer-to-Payer API: Support the exchange of patient claims, clinical, and prior authorization data when a patient switches health plans.
- Testing and validation: Create functional test cases, execute testing using tools like Postman, and validate FHIR outputs against implementation guides to ensure compliance and data quality.
- Documentation and reporting: Develop comprehensive documentation, including data flow diagrams, HL7 FHIR API specifications, and test results.
- Assist in generating the CMS Interoperability Patient Access API and prior authorization metrics required for public reporting to CMS.
- Issue resolution: Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with technical teams and operations to resolve data quality and integration issues.
- Stakeholder engagement: Provide technical guidance and education on HL7 FHIR standards to business and technology teams to drive adoption and alignment with CMS requirements.
- Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Health Informatics, Computer Science, or Business.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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