Mirth Developer (CDR / Smile FHIR Lead)

Job Title: Mirth / CDR / Smile FHIR Lead

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mirth / CDR / Smile FHIR Lead with strong expertise in healthcare interoperability (HL7/FHIR) and hands-on experience with Mirth Connect and Smile CDR. The role involves managing healthcare data integrations, monitoring system performance, and resolving production issues across clinical data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor jobs, certificate updates, and performance/memory of FHIR servers
• Handle data issues and resolve system problems through ticketing processes
• Monitor and respond to tickets/emails from vendors, providers, and payer representatives
• Manage healthcare interoperability workflows using HL7 and FHIR standards
• Support Clinical Data Repository (CDR) operations and data flow management
• Perform incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders for issue resolution
• Ensure system stability, performance, and high availability

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Mirth Connect (Mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with HL7 V2.x / V3.x interfaces
• Experience with HL7 message types: ADT, ORU
• Working knowledge of FHIR and Smile CDR
• Strong understanding of XML, CCD, CDA, and HIPAA compliance
• Knowledge of healthcare standards: LOINC, ICD-9/ICD-10, SNOMED
• Experience in CDR (Clinical Data Repository) management
• Strong experience in incident management, ticket handling, and troubleshooting
• Experience with certificate management and server monitoring

Technical Skills

• Develop, test, and implement HL7 interfaces
• Work with real-time (TCP/IP, VPN) and batch (FTP/SFTP) interfaces
• Perform Mirth server configuration, upgrades, and performance tuning
• Support QA/UAT and post-production stabilization
• Implement API/Webservices integration from Mirth
• Experience with Two-way SSL protocols
• Strong database skills (Oracle, SQL Server)
• Document technical processes, workflows, and procedures

Additional Requirements

• Experience managing high-availability Mirth environments
• Ability to troubleshoot inbound feeds and resolve performance issues
• Strong communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production support environment