System Integration Engineer Ld

Cook Children's Health Care System•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Integration Engineer is an information technology professional who provides programming and technical development of integrated solutions and delivers high-quality interoperability solutions that support Cook Children's current and future clinical and business operations by developing, innovating, testing, maintaining, installing and debugging integration/interface solutions, middleware tools, and related technologies. He/she/they are responsible for integration among Epic Bridges, an interface engine (Corepoint), automated managed file transfer (GoAnywhere MFT) software, and other tools as needed. Interfaces include but are not limited to: laboratory, radiology, immunization registry, billing, pharmacy, dental, HIEs, and our Health Plan. This role requires strong technical ability. The following are key responsibilities of an integration engineer: analyzing and designing system specifications; modifying system build; data mapping; establishing interfaces; developing and modifying code, functions, programs, and routines; resolving and escalating integration issues; providing consulting services to application teams, vendors, and/or customers regarding how to integrate information technologies into clinical and business processes; designing and evaluating new data interchange formats; improving physical design; and documenting data policy, standards, and procedures. Skills sets for an integration engineer include interface administration, web services (REST/SOAP), HL7, FHIR, CCDA, XML, EDI, FTP, TCP/IP, API, Microsoft SQL, etc. to accomplish these goals. Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents. Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.

Requirements

A BA/BS degree is required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Health Care environment preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience developing, maintaining, troubleshooting and debugging interface build using Corepoint interface engine (preferred) or alternate interface engine.
At least 5 years’ experience developing, maintaining, troubleshooting and debugging Epic Bridges interfaces
Expert knowledge in two or more integration/interoperability areas, such as HL7, XML, X12, FTP, TCP/IP, API, web calls, managed file transfer, Epic CareEverywhere, Epic Interconnect, MS SQL.
Epic certification(s) required within 6 months from date of hire, allowing for two test retakes.
Ability to analyze and design complex and multi-service business and clinical technical healthcare systems.
Understanding of at least 1 but preferably multiple clinical or business areas to include: Beaker (lab), Willow [Amb] (pharmacy), Healthy Planet/Tapestry (health plan), ERP, OnBase, Patient Access, Ambulatory, Inpatient, Epic Security, Data Courier, Immunization Administration.
The ability to create, discuss, and present systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly language.
Excellent interpersonal, listening, written and oral communication skills
Exercise independent judgment and take action.
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Other industry relevant certification(s) a plus.

Responsibilities

analyzing and designing system specifications
modifying system build
data mapping
establishing interfaces
developing and modifying code, functions, programs, and routines
resolving and escalating integration issues
providing consulting services to application teams, vendors, and/or customers regarding how to integrate information technologies into clinical and business processes
designing and evaluating new data interchange formats
improving physical design
documenting data policy, standards, and procedures