EDI Technical Specialist

Job#: 3035119

Job Description:
EDI Technical Specialist

Location: Remote

Employment Type: 12+ month Contract

Role Overview

This position provides data quality assurance support for ongoing and new EDI interfaces related to a laboratory system. The role is project-based and focuses on supporting interface development projects with external systems. The specialist will ensure compliance for inbound orders and outbound results according to regulatory statutes and company policies. This is a technical analysis role that does not involve hands-on development or coding.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot HL7 messages, comparing inbound messages to system files.
• Identify the origin of errors, whether from the sending system, an interface engine, or configuration issues.
• Direct issues to the appropriate technical teams for resolution.
• Support interface testing, validation, and certification processes.
• Review interface specifications to identify gaps or discrepancies.
• Manage certification data, including data analysis and maintenance of quality repositories.
• Critically evaluate information from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts.
• Proactively communicate with internal and external partners to analyze information needs.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Experience: A strong healthcare background is required, with previous experience in a medical laboratory or as a medical technologist being ideal. The role requires a project-oriented mindset focused on analysis rather than ticket resolution.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of HL7 message structure, segments, and types, particularly ORM, ORU, ADT, and DFT (v2.3 and v2.5.1).
• Experience analyzing HL7 messages to identify data issues.
• Proficiency with PC applications and metric reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Cloverleaf interface engine is a plus.
• Experience with ticketing management systems is preferred but not required.
• Programming knowledge is beneficial but not required.

Work Arrangement

This is a remote-friendly position. Preference may be given to candidates local to the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC areas.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $35.00/hr to $45.00/hr on a W2 basis. This is a long-term contract engagement of 12+ months.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.