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INTERFACE ANALYST-IT

Remote:

Hybrid

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Merrillville (US)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, Four years of relevant IT experience, Certification in Epic Bridges within one year, Experience with HCIS and interface engines, Knowledge of relational databases and HL7.

Key responsabilities:

Develop detailed interface specifications with users and vendors
Implement communications clients for system interfaces
Create testing plans to ensure data integrity
Monitor interface performance and error logs
Coordinate project timelines with management

Methodist Hospitals Large http://www.methodisthospitals.org/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Overview: 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. 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.