Sr. Specialist II, Integration

Job Description:

Strategic Design and Architecture:

• Lead the design, architecture, and optimization of high performance, scalable integration solutions across multiple systems, ensuring they meet client needs and align with best practices.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide security, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Provide guidance on data normalization, mapping, and governance strategies. Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on FHIR adoption, and cloud-based integration.

Client-Facing Consultations:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with EHR vendors, HIEs, and healthcare organizations to solve complex technical challenges through innovative and customized integration strategies.
• Work closely with stakeholders and clients to understand and define integration requirements and system architecture.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to ensure that integration solutions meet industry and regulatory standards.

Oversight and Mentorship:

• Oversee the work of Integration Specialists to ensure their deliverables align with broader project goals and strategic direction.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to ensure team success.

Compliance and Standards:

• Perform security assessments and compliance audits for data exchange solutions.
• Ensure integration aligns with standards such as HL7, FHIR, APIs, and other relevant protocols.
• Keep solutions compliant with industry-specific regulations (e.g., HIPAA in healthcare).

Perform other duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Experience Required:

• 6+ years experience in healthcare interoperability, integration, and Mirth Connect architecture.
• Expert-level proficiency in HL7 v2/v3, FHIR, X12 (EDI), APIs, ETL, and scripting (JavaScript, SQL, Python).
• Strong background in security frameworks, compliance, and risk mitigation.

License/Certification Required:

• Certifications in relevant integration technologies or methodologies is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Deep knowledge of cloud-based integration (AWS, Azure, Linux, GCP).
• Skill in: Demonstrated leadership skills to guide technical teams and mentor engineers. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Technical aptitude.
• Ability to: Proven ability to lead and execute large-scale integration projects. Work in an environment that requires both collaborative and independent efforts as needed in a fast-paced, highly skilled environment.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

NextGen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.