EPIC Interface Analyst

Job Description

TheEpic Interface Analyst is responsible for leading and managing complexintegrations between Epic and other third parties. focusing on developing,deploying, and maintaining FHIR, HLN v2 APIs, services, and ensuring seamlessintegration of EDI and data processes. Additionally, this role will involveworking as an Epic Interface Analyst, overseeing Epic system integrations withexternal and internal systems, and ensuring that all interfaces andintegrations related to Epic operate effectively.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with HL7 and FHIRAPI/Services, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), data integration, and a strongexperience implementing third party interfaces with Epic using Interfaceengines like Cloverleaf, MuleSoft, Rhapsody, etc. They will also play acritical role in managing the interface configurations within Epic and ensuringsmooth data exchange between Epic and third-party systems.

Responsibilities:

LeadIntegration Projects: Oversee end-to-end integration initiatives, includingEpic-related interfaces, ensuring alignment with business goals, technicalrequirements, and timelines.

EpicInterface Management: Serve as the Epic Interface Analyst, managing thedevelopment, configuration, and support of interfaces using Epic Bridges orrelated tools. Ensure that the integration of Epic systems with externalapplications is seamless. Working with interface engines to ensure seamlessdata exchange between healthcare systems and applications.

Connectivity,Field-by-Field, Unit, Mapped Record, and integration Testing.

APIDevelopment and Management: Design, develop, and maintain APIs andmicroservices for communication between internal and external systems,including Epic interfaces. Manage HL7 and FHIR API integrations in Epic.

EDIIntegration: Manage and implement EDI integrations, ensuring smooth dataexchange with external trading partners and clients. This includes working withEDI healthcare transactions like claims (837), remittance advice (835), andeligibility (270/271).

DataIntegration: Lead data integration efforts, ensuring accurate transformation,validation, and mapping of data between systems, including Epic data feeds.

TechnicalLeadership: Provide expert guidance to the integration team on API, EDI, anddata integration best practices, as well as on managing Epic interfacedevelopment and troubleshooting.

SolutionDesign and Architecture: Collaborate with business, IT, and clinicalstakeholders to define integration architecture and design scalable solutions,particularly within the Epic environment.

Vendorand Partner Management: Work closely with external vendors and third-partypartners to manage integrations with Epic and other systems.

Troubleshootingand Support: Identify and resolve integration and interface issues, workingclosely with development, support, and operations teams to ensure seamlessoperations of Epic interfaces and other integrated systems.

Documentation:Maintain thorough documentation for all integration processes, including Epicinterface specifications, workflows, and technical specifications.

Complianceand Standards: Ensure that all integration and interface solutions comply withindustry standards, security protocols, and data privacy regulations, such asHIPAA for healthcare data.

RequiredSkills:

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in integration roles, with significant exposure to HL7 and FHIR API/Services, EDI, and data integration.

Experience working as an Epic Interface Analyst with experience of at least 1 Interface engine like Cloverleaf, Rhapsody, or MuleSoft is required.

Experience in Epic Interfaces for Eligibility (ANSI/X12), Authorization (ANSI/X12), Claims (ANSI/X12), E-Prescribing, and Financial Transactions.

Experience in Epic Public APIs such as Computer-Telephony Integration, Credit Card Device and Payment Gateway, Printing/Faxing.

Familiarity with healthcare-specific integration standards, including HL7, FHIR, and HIPAA requirements.

Building integrations using SOAP and RESTful Web Services, JDBC database connections using SQL and stored procedures, and vendor specified APIs.

Working experience of Interface Engine and integration with Epic PMS.

Strong proficiency in API development using REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML.

Extensive knowledge of EDI standards (e.g., X12, EDIFACT) and integration with trading partners, especially in healthcare transactions (837, 835, 270/271).

Proven experience with data integration platforms and ETL processes (e.g., Informatica, MuleSoft).

Experience with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) standards.

Experience with Epic integration tools, such as Epic Bridges and Interconnect.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integration solutions for Epic on cloud environments.

Epic System Expertise: Hands-on experience working with Epics interface engine, interface configuration, and integration best practices using Epic Bridges.

Data Transformation: Proficiency in handling data transformations, mappings, and validations across different formats and systems, particularly with Epic data and third-party applications. Structured & Unstructured Data Management:

Work with structured data (e.g., SQL-based systems, relational databases) and unstructured data (e.g., document stores, big data platforms, data lakes) to ensure seamless integration.

Design data flows and storage strategies for unstructured data sources like text files, JSON, XML, logs, and multimedia.

Problem Solving: Ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues, particularly in the context of Epic system integrations, in a fast-paced environment.

Understanding of security protocols such as OAuth, SAML, and encryption standards, especially for healthcare data.

Preferred Qualifications:

Epic Certification in relevant modules (Epic Bridges certification).

Experience with API management platforms.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines for integration processes.

Key Competencies:

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into business terms, especially for clinical and IT stakeholders.

Strong leadership qualities and experience mentoring technical teams.

Highly organized and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality Epic interface and integration solutions.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and with external partners to ensure successful Epic integrations

Full-time