HL7 Interface Analyst with Medical Device/Lab Middleware Experience

Kimberly L. Black

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Interface Analyst II

A solutions-oriented interface analyst who participates in the planning, analysis, and

implementation of interfaces for Hospital Systems before, during and after EMR rollouts.

Utilizing technical and project management skills to work independently and on teams to

implement cost-effective programming solutions to meet customer integration needs

according to company best practices and customer design plan.

Utilizes interface software, hardware tools and generalized PC applications that support

system integration

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Interfaces:

EDIS, MDI,Inbound ADT,Orders,Charges, Immunization registry,CCD,LIS,Business

Intelligence,Vitals, Meaningful Use, PDF Pointer

Tools: Capsule Tech Datacaptor Software, Cerner Millennium Open Engine Software,

Openview, DICOM, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), IP

Monitor,Sharepoint,Corepoint Dameware, Salesforce,MIRTH Connex Manager

Microsoft Office Suite, WebX, Visio, Secure Network Interface Devices (SNI),

Eclipsys/Allscripts Sunrise

Platforms: HL7, UNIX/AIX, HP Open VMS, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Linux,

Mac,AS400,.NET Framework

Networking: Cisco, Novell, TCP/IP, VPN, SSH

Languages: HTML, C++, Basic, Java, CGI Scripting, UNIX Shell Scripting, SQL,

JAVA,DCL, CCL(Cerner Command Language),XML,PHP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDHOST, Plano, TX 07/2012 to 03/2015

Interface Analyst

Implementing interfaces for Emergency Room Department System Software. HIS interfaces

using Mirth Connex Manager. AS400 interface implementation . Meaningful Use and Business

Intelligence interface configuration. Corepoint Interface Engine HL7 mapping for inbound and

outbound interfaces with various system vendors.

Orders, ADT, Results, EMR, Charge,Vitals Unit and Functional Testing with Customers

SQL Server Queries for Installation and Troubleshooting via SQL Server Management

Troubleshooting both EDIS and HIS for Queued messages, test/production

discrepancies, etc.

Order Prompts Builds via EDIS Toolkit

MIRTH Connex Manager Interface Channel and script configurations.

Corepoint Engine Installation, Upgrades, Coding and Troubleshooting

Customer Support Pre and Post Implementation before project is transitioned to the

Customer Support Queue

Interface Implementation for Meaningful Use project.

Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, TX 05/2010 to 05/2012

Programmer System Analyst II

Supporting Eclipsys/Allscipts HL7 interfaces. Supporting interfaces 24-7 .Count and

communication of rejects for application teams. Coordination with vendor on break/fix

and performance of interfaces. E-link configuration. ISS configuration. Testing and

installing medical devices for a system wide (15 hosptials) EMR rollout.Lead contact on

various projects. HL7 mapping coordination with Downstream system vendors.

Capsule Tech Software installation for Eclipsys/Allscripts EMR

Supporting and Implementing ADT, Orders, Results, Vitals, Charges, Transcription

Interfaces via E-link Interface Engine for Cloverleaf Proprietary Engine.

Interface support 24 Hour Rotation

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 06/2008 to 3/2010

Sr. Data Integration Specialist

Developing interfaces hospital wide. Design,coding,testing,implementation of Surgery

Inventory,HIMS,Blood Bank,Echocardiography,Dexa Scan,etc. interfaces. In charge of the ftp

billing process with Lawson, IDX and Allegra Systems. Involved in Cerner RHO project which

involved VMS to AIX platform switching. Maintenance of Cerner Interface Engine and all oncall

support. Working knowledge of Cerner Millennium Applications. Wrote and edited ccl scripts for

new and existing installations. Knowledge of Clinic Research Informatics Systems.

Cerner Classic to Millennium Upgrade Experience

Cerner Pathnet, Pharmnet, Radnet,Genlab Migration Back End and Front End

Custom CCL Scripting for Orders, ADT,Results to Foreign Systems

Created Ops Job Processes through Ops View Scheduler

Database Extracts for Clinical Research Modules/Built Clinical Event Codes and Clinical

Event Sets

Created FTP processes from the Production Environment for Billing Interfaces

2007.18 code Upgrade

Knowledge of Front End Apps, Power Chart, Power Insight etc

Database Queries/Extracts, OEN TX Log archiving. Daily Production Review

Computer Programs and System Inc, Mobile, AL 06/2005 to 05/2008

Clinical Interface Support Analyst

Hired to successfully communicate with customers to determine exact sequence of events that

produced errors or problems with clinical interfaces. Perform onsite and remote installation and

testing of clinical interfaces in hospital labs, pharmacies, and radiology departments (PACS/RIS),

DICOM,using secure network devices and HL7 programming. Communicate with software and

hardware vendors to request information regarding implementation of and interfacing with their

products. System analysis of new interface products.

Reference Lab Installs for Quest, LabCorp, etc.

Competent in HL7 integration processes and Laboratory Information Systems

Knowledge of FTP, and ASTM protocols for Laboratory analyzer EHR integration

Third party system knowledge from vendors worldwide such as Eclipsys,Epic,McKesson

Competent in clinical, and financial workflow processes,CPOE

Creation of Interface Design Documents and Technical Specifications

Practical knowledge of Health Level 7 (HL7) messages – Implementing interfaces

ADT/Orders/charges/results/scheduling/MDM

Experience in patient management/patient accounting system

Key Contributions:

Above and Beyond Award in recognition of an outstanding level of support and accomplishments

while installing one of the company’s HL7 pharmacy interfaces.

Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS 06/2003 to 05/2005

Certified Nursing Assistant (Radiology)

Assisted radiology technologists with computed tomography scans and film delivery. Assisted

patients with dressing, hygiene and related personal care while in procedure area. Lifted

residents in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and positioned them when necessary. Observed

patients to report physical and behavioral symptoms to medical personnel in charge. Recorded

patient’s blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight recording entries into

medical charts.

United States Air Force, Biloxi, Mississippi 05/2001 to 5/2005

Computer, Network, Switching and Cryptographic Systems Operator

Drilling Reservist at Keesler Air Force Base Communications Unit.

Sustained Cisco network infrastructure, cryptographic equipment, and deployable switching

systems in a fixed environment. Repaired computer network systems and associated equipment.

Removed, repaired and replaced assemblies, subassemblies and electronic components

to sustain communications networks.

Knowledge of basic troubleshooting procedures, operation and use of test equipment,

computer programming techniques; use of technical data, wiring diagrams, and

schematic drawings

Key Contributions:

Served on team organized to write technical instructions, plans, and installation drawings to upgrade

the base’s networking systems.

Performed pre-deployment operations and mobilization of theater deployable communications

America Online (Sitel Cooperation), Memphis, TN 05/2000 to 4/2001

Technical Support Representative

Customer Service/Call Center type position directed at answering incoming calls relative

to troubleshooting DSL service issues as well as follow-up on technical install/activation

dates. Scheduling of Technicians for Business or Residential installations and/or repairs.

Lots of Data Entry pertaining to detailed descriptions of technical information relative to

DSL/Internet/Modem types involving problem solving-troubleshooting skills.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant

HL7 Coursework Towards Certification

References Available Upon Request

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