Programmer/Developer -FHIR

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy HL7 v2.x, CDA, and FHIR interfaces using Rhapsody Integration Engine.
• Implement public health reporting interfaces, including electronic case reporting (eCR), immunization reporting, syndromic surveillance, and electronic laboratory reporting (ELR).
• Assist with early planning and exploration of FHIR-based interfaces as part of our future interoperability initiatives.
• Configure Rhapsody channels, connectors, and transformations to ensure secure and reliable data exchange.
• Develop and maintain HL7/FHIR message schemas, mappings, and transformations to support clinical and public health workflows.
  • Support the migration of Rhapsody interfaces from on-premises to cloud-based environments, helping with configuration, testing, and validation.
  • Monitor interface performance and apply validation, error handling, and basic data quality practices.
  • Troubleshoot integration issues, including message parsing, routing, and data integrity challenges.
  • Collaborate with clinical informatics teams, IT staff, and public health stakeholders to define and implement initial interface workflows.
  • Stay current on emerging interoperability standards and evolving healthcare data exchange practices.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Rhapsody Integration Engine Professional Certification.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience developing healthcare interfaces using HL7 v2.x, CDA, or FHIR.
  • Strong knowledge of Rhapsody Integration Engine, HL7 standards, and FHIR APIs.
  • Familiarity with public health reporting standards, DICOM, HIPAA, and secure data exchange protocols.
  • Understanding of clinical workflows, healthcare terminology, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HITECH Act, Meaningful Use).
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex EDI/interface challenges.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and consistently delivers results through self-motivation, effective time management, independent initiative, and collaborative teamwork.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting public health reporting or early-stage data modernization initiatives.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based integration platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid HL7/FHIR deployments.
  • Experience with hybrid HL7/FHIR architectures or interface migration projects.
  • Knowledge of national interoperability frameworks such as TEFCA or USCDI.