Mirth Connect Specialist

Position

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage healthcare integration interfaces using

  Mirth Connect (NextGen Connect)

  .
• Design, implement, and maintain

  X12 EDI transactions

  , particularly:

• 837

  (Healthcare Claim)

• 835

  (Remittance Advice)

• 270/271

  (Eligibility Inquiry/Response)

• 276/277

  (Claim Status Inquiry/Response)
• Work with

  HL7 v2.x

  and

  FHIR

  message formats to integrate with EHRs and external systems.
• Perform data mapping, transformation (using

  JavaScript

  ) and validation of healthcare messages.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and system analysts to gather requirements and design scalable interfaces.
• Utilize

  Python

  or

  .NET (C#)

  to build supplemental tools, services, or automations for parsing, validation, and backend processing.
• Manage Mirth Connect deployments, monitor channel performance, and debug interface errors.

Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills

Primary: Mirth Connect

• Hands-on experience with

  Mirth Connect

  and creation of complex

  channels

  .
• Solid knowledge of

  X12 EDI transactions

  , especially

  837, 835, 270/271, 276/277

  .
• Proficient in working with

  HL7

  and

  FHIR

  standards and message structures.
• Experience with

  JavaScript-based transformation

  and filters within Mirth.
• Strong command of Mirth components like connectors (File, TCP, SFTP), message transformers, and custom scripting.

Secondary: Python

• Proficiency in

  Python

  or

  .NET (C#)

  for building backend utilities, REST APIs, and data transformation tools.
• Experience consuming and building

  RESTful APIs

  .
• Familiarity with working alongside integration platforms or microservices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.
• Adaptability to work in Agile/Scrum environments and deliver under tight deadlines.