Interface analyst job description

Montrose Memorial Regional Health has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for the seventh year in a row ! It is the only hospital in Colorado with this recognition for six consecutive years. As the leading healthcare facility in the San Juan Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare, backed by the latest technology and practices. Along with our physicians, MRH provides services in 23 specialties and sub-specialties, including joint replacement, complete cancer care, cardiology, rehabilitation and others. Through a unique combination of the latest in healthcare technology, experience and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services.

Position Overview:

This individual will provide development for applications and interfaces, and work in close collaboration with stakeholders to provide interface development. This position will support, maintain, and develop HL7 Interfaces utilizing the Cloverleaf Interface Engine. The Interface Specialist/Analyst will evaluate user requirements for interface development and enhancements; design, develop, support and maintain interfaces in a complex and heterogeneous IT environment. Other duties will include, developing and maintaining interface support documentation and providing support to various IT related projects as needed. This position requires an accomplished technology background in clinical application development and implementation, as well as strong clinical business sense.

Essential Functions :

a) Designs and develops HL7 interfaces, managing the entire cycle of interface application development, including analysis, design, specification, configuration, install and implementation, testing, golive, and support and monitor

b) Works with interface engine developers to develop datatranslation routines and methods to support the hospital EHR Systems' and external systems' data and format needs

c) Provides day to day support for interfaces including proactive support and monitoring.

d) Ensures delivery of interface on time and meeting scope and quality expectations

e) Implements, optimizes, and supports medical device integration across the Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc. organization. Examples of device integrations that the team is responsible for includes Monitors, Anesthesia machines, lab devices, fetal monitors, and infusion pumps.

f) Understands and configures 3rd party middleware and interfaces, such as Iatric and Cloverleaf.

g) Analyzes, extracts, and formats external systems data in order to bring that data into the hospitals' systems

h) Collaborates with clinicians, integration team, bio med engineers, networking, and application teams. Works with stakeholders to diagnose and resolve interface and application issues.

i) Consults with Clinical Informatics Analysts on application system features and functionality, will perform Analyst duties when not working on interfaces.

j) Supports HeathyPlanet, MyChart, CareEverywhere, Health Information Exchanges, public health and clinical data registries, Quality Health Network interfaces

k) Translates interface user requirements into functional technical specifications and configure applications to meet these to achieve business purposes.

l) Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains programs

m) Investigates and identifies systems changes or new applications required

n) Analyzes and corrects reported production systems performance problems and documents any changes made

o) Work with System Data Analyst to define, design and build reports to meet interface-related business needs

p) Provides on-call support

q) Prepares and maintains technical documentation used in supporting the system

r) Develops collaborative partnerships across departments to achieve results and improve performance

s) Provides backup to Clinical Informatics analysts as needed

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Qualifications & Skills:

a) Education:

Associates required, Bachelors highly desired

3 5 years' experience in the healthcare field, RN preferred.

b) Skills

2 or more years working with interface engines preferred

Knowledge of clinical applications and systems (Practice Management Systems, Lab Information Systems, Radiation Systems, Electronic Heath Record Applications) and HL7 standards

Vendor and Contract Management experience

Excellent analytical and technical troubleshooting skills

Ability to communicate with other professionals

Strong project management experience

Ability to lead small project teams and work collaboratively on a project team

ITIL certifications a plus

CORE PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates team responsibility, accountability and cooperation; works within the concept of team to direct him/herself personally and as part of the team

Contributes to and participates in the change-management process

Strives to abide by and demonstrate standards of conduct and excellence; strives to assure accuracy in data, work, or information for both internal and external customers.

Promotes positive customer service; facilitates effective communication

Displays self-directed work initiative.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

The Integration Analyst II supports the business goals and objectives for the Technical Integration Team, the Information Services Organization, and the organization as a whole. With some supervision, the Integration Analyst II is responsible for taking customer requirements and converting them into messaging specifications for application integration. This person should have knowledge of healthcare messaging, an understanding of messaging formats/specifications, and ability to provide gap analysis documentation. This position will also need to have the ability to provide feedback to the business in business terms after completing the technical messaging gap analysis.

* Works with groups of individuals in the analysis, design, development, and delivery of technical Integration Solutions.

* Works closely with project teams on customer-specific initiatives which involve message movement, translation, or integration development to solve technical messaging communication and transformation issues.

* Assists team members with troubleshooting technical issues related to message transformations and flows as well as analyzing customer messaging specifications and providing gap analysis.
* Creates documentation for future reference, training and support purposes.
* Communicates with customers and vendors to clarify messaging format requirements.
* Writes translation plans to move development work into various environments
* Supports integration testing as required

Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
* Knowledge of clinical and financial Healthcare messaging.

* Knowledge of all data formats used in healthcare integration messaging (HL7, EDI, CSV, XML, etc.)

* Strong attention to detail.

* Proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities.

* Strong ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Strong written and oral communications skills.

* Ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization.
* Process and Project Oriented.

* High level of intellectual curiosity.
* Experience integrating to and from EPIC.
* A minimum of 2 years prior experience integrating messaging between healthcare systems (EMRs, Applications, third parties).

* A minimum of 5 years IT experience in technical analysis, design and integration implementation.

* A minimum of 2 years working with relational databases, Transact-SQL, and SQL Stored Procedures or any other database.

* A minimum of 2 years of experience working in MS Office with a focus on Excel, Word and Visio.

* Prior work in environments which include Diplomat, Microsoft SSIS, Informatica PowerCenter, IBM Integration Bus, is a plus.

* Current certification in EPIC Bridges is a strong plus.

Work Type:

Full Time

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Under direction, to perform work providing interfaces for disparate applications throughout the hospital to ensure database integrity across systems. Provides implementation and support for a standard interface methodology.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

+ Works with hospital users and vendors to determine their needs in order to develop detailed interface specifications.

+ Identifies any application modifications that may be required on either system being interfaced to accommodate the data needs of the users and communicates with the appropriate applications analysts, hospital or vendor.

+ In conjunction with vendors, develops and implements the communications clients required in order to establish communications, via an interface engine, between two systems.

+ Develops detailed scenarios and creates a plan to test interface according to specifications to ensure the integrity of data sets sent to and received from the interfaced systems.

+ The test plan should include mechanisms to be used to verify each scenario and to ensure appropriate charging, if applicable.

+ Develops project plans to ensure that projects are implemented within established timeframes.

+ Coordinates with management to ensure the project timeframes for interfaces coincide with house-wide information systems project timelines.

+ Provides appropriate documentation of all interfaces in accordance with defined standards.

+ Monitors interface performance and error logs and takes actions for corrections and/or improvement as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

+ Experience with scripting and development of the communication portions of interfaces, including TCP/IP is preferred.

+ Previous experience with an HCIS, and with interface engines.

+ Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

+ Excellent verbal/written communication skills are required.

+ Ability to use cognitive reasoning to analyze, diagnose, and resolve problems.

+ Must be highly organized and analytical.

+ Must be able to interpret systems documentation and follow detailed instructions.

+ Must be highly motivated and exhibit the interpersonal skills necessary to achieve results through coordinating efforts with others in a collaborative manner.

+ Familiarity with hospital clinical and revenue systems, relational databases, HL7, TCP/IP, and programming languages.

EDUCATION

+ Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field is required.

+ Bachelors Computer Science Required

+ Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in Information Technology or a closely related field is required.

+ Post High School work experience in Information Technology or a closely related field may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement on a year for year basis.

+ Certification in Epic Bridges is required within one year of hire.

+ Experience with scripting and development of the communication portions of interfaces, including TCP/IP is preferred.

+ Previous experience with an EMR, and with interface engines.

+ 4 Information Technology Required

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ID: 2022-8632

Street: 600 Grant St

Post End Date: 12/31/2022

FTE: 1.0

Responsibilities: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

+ Works with hospital users and vendors to determine their needs in order to develop detailed interface specifications.

+ Identifies any application modifications that may be required on either system being interfaced to accommodate the data needs of the users and communicates with the appropriate applications analysts, hospital or vendor.

+ In conjunction with vendors, develops and implements the communications clients required in order to establish communications, via an interface engine, between two systems.

+ Develops detailed scenarios and creates a plan to test interface according to specifications to ensure the integrity of data sets sent to and received from the interfaced systems.

+ The test plan should include mechanisms to be used to verify each scenario and to ensure appropriate charging, if applicable.

+ Develops project plans to ensure that projects are implemented within established timeframes.

+ Coordinates with management to ensure the project timeframes for interfaces coincide with house-wide information systems project timelines.

+ Provides appropriate documentation of all interfaces in accordance with defined standards.

+ Monitors interface performance and error logs and takes actions for corrections and/or improvement as needed.

Qualifications: JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

+ Experience with scripting and development of the communication portions of interfaces, including TCP/IP is preferred.

+ Previous experience with an HCIS, and with interface engines.

+ Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

+ Excellent verbal/written communication skills are required.

+ Ability to use cognitive reasoning to analyze, diagnose, and resolve problems.

+ Must be highly organized and analytical.

+ Must be able to interpret systems documentation and follow detailed instructions.

+ Must be highly motivated and exhibit the interpersonal skills necessary to achieve results through coordinating efforts with others in a collaborative manner.

+ Familiarity with hospital clinical and revenue systems, relational databases, HL7, TCP/IP, and programming languages.

EDUCATION

+ Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field is required.

+ Bachelors Computer Science Required

+ Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in Information Technology or a closely related field is required.

+ Post High School work experience in Information Technology or a closely related field may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement on a year for year basis.

+ Certification in Epic Bridges is required within one year of hire.

+ Experience with scripting and development of the communication portions of interfaces, including TCP/IP is preferred.

+ Previous experience with an EMR, and with interface engines.

+ 4 Information Technology Required

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.