VITL is seeking an experienced HL7 Interoperability Engineer to support the electronic exchange of health data for the Vermont Health Information Exchange (VHIE). The ideal candidate for this role is a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in healthcare data standards, particularly HL7 v2, v3, CDA, with a strong emphasis on FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). This role requires a solid programming background and hands-on experience working with health data integration engines such as Rhapsody, as well as cloud-based API platforms that support modern interoperability initiatives.
As an integral member of VITL’s team, this role will contribute to the design and implementation of data exchange processes that enable the reliable, efficient, and secure sharing of healthcare data between the VHIE and its external stakeholders. The candidate will also play a key role in advancing automated and efficient workflows, eliminating manual processes, and enabling real-time communication via platforms like Jira and Salesforce. In addition to engineering high-quality integrations and workflows, the candidate will provide technical guidance to ensure that data architecture aligns with evolving regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, the 21st Century Cures Act, and TEFCA.
Responsibilities
Design, Development, and Implementation:
- Design, develop, and implement HL7 v2/v3 data pipelines to ingest, transform, and match health data from multiple data contributors.
- Configure channels, transformers, filters, and message routing within integration engines such as Rhapsody or Mirth.
- Design, develop, and implement cloud-based APIs that enable sharing of healthcare data in alignment with HL7 FHIR interoperability standards.
- Consume and publish FHIR resources via API endpoints, leveraging SMART on FHIR, cloud-based API gateways and Identity Access Management (IAM).
- Develop and run test cases to validate code and configuration changes and document test results for audit and quality assurance.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to data ingestion, transformation, and transmission.
- Implement sustainable fixes and ensure continuity of data operations.
- Ensure minimal downtime and fast resolution of any integration errors or discrepancies.
Standards and Interoperability:
- Interpret HL7 implementation guides and FHIR profiles and apply these standards to the design and implementation of VHIE services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the consistent implementation of interoperability best practices.
- Contribute to standards-based data architecture by applying interoperability requirements into technical design.
Automation & Operational Efficiency:
- Identify opportunities to optimize integration processes and workflows to improve efficiency and data quality.
- Enhance data pipeline observability by leveraging centralized logging, real-time monitoring, and alerting tools to proactively detect, diagnose, are resolve errors.
- Automate real-time alerting and notification to internal and external stakeholders by integrating with ticketing tools (e.g., Salesforce, Jira).
Collaboration & Documentation:
- Engage effectively in technical working sessions that include external clients, operations, support, networking, subcontractors, and other technical resources.
- Document technical designs and implementation details in support of organizational knowledge sharing.
- Create and maintain technical specifications to support consistent application of standard configurations and best practices.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with advancements in HL7 standards, FHIR, integration engine capabilities, and health data interoperability standards and practices.
- Stay current with evolving tools and technologies used in data integration.
- Participate in organizational initiatives that support continuous improvement of the VHIE architecture, including design reviews, change management, security audits, and data quality initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field. Relevant industry experience may be substituted for degree requirements
- Certification and/or direct experience with HL7 interface engines such as Rhapsody or Mirth
- Experience integrating with ticketing systems such as Salesforce and Jira
- Experience with cloud-based storage architecture such as Amazon S3
- Experience with FHIR, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms
- Experience with modern tools and frameworks for centralized logging and application monitoring
- Scripting and programming with Python, SQL, and JavaScript
- Interoperability standards including HL7 V2.X, V3, IHE Profile, HL7 FHIR, CDA and X12
- Message types such as ADT, ORU, VXU
- Clinical terminologies such as SNOMED, CT, LOINC, CPT, ICD-10 and RxNorm
- Message schemas such as XML and JSON
- Networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTPS, SFTP
- Authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC
- Project management and the SDLC
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to resolve technical issues and improve data accuracy.
- Understanding of healthcare privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work.
- Meticulousness in managing data integrity and accuracy.
- Team player who values diverse perspectives and collaborative problem solving
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At VITL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Location
The VITL team is currently working remotely. The ideal candidate will live in Vermont and be available for in-person meetings. However, this position can be performed remotely by a candidate willing to travel as necessary. All VITL employees must live in and work from the United States; VITL’s preference is someone located in the Eastern or Central times zones.
Additional
VITL is committed to the health and well-being of its employees, customers, and community, and requires employees be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, as recommended by federal and local health authorities, subject to accommodations provided in accordance with the law. Individuals will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or have requested and received a waiver, as a condition of employment.
VITL is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws and a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, crime victim status, ancestry, physical or mental condition, disability, pregnancy, citizenship or immigration status, status as a veteran, military service or obligation, a positive test result from an HIV-related blood test, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by such laws (“Protected Characteristics”). VITL’s policy of anti-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, advancement, and termination of employment. VITL prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against any employee, applicant, worker, or service provider on the basis of any Protected Characteristic.
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Interested candidates may email their resume and cover letter to hr@vitl.net; please mention HL7 Interoperability Engineer in the subject line of your email.
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