HL7/FHIR Data Integration Engineer

KIMBERLY L. BLACK

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-black-05429ab

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A solutions-oriented Integration Engineer with Patient Bedside Experience who participates in the planning, analysis, and implementation of EHR interfaces, and Medical Device Interfaces for Hospital Systems globally.

Experience with RDBMS

Experience implementing healthcare SaaS solutions

Experience performing data validation on complex datasets

Experience writing Systems Engineering Knowledge Articles

Ability to troubleshoot production data pipelines

Experience Installing Interfaces for VA Clinics, Prisons, and Ambulatory Clinics

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Knowledge of HIPAA data security requirements

Experience extracting data using EHR vendor APIs and other HL7 tooling

Experience working with Patient Scheduling systems, Hospital or Physician Revenue Cycle systems, Data Warehousing, Bed Management Applications, Finance Applications

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Interfaces: EDIS, MDI, ADT, ORDERS, Charges, Immunization registry, CCD, Vitals, Meaningful Use, PDF Pointer, Blood Bank, Ref Lab, DICOM, Laboratory Information Systems, IV Prep, Lawson, ABC, Cardinal, HIPPA, Inventory Management, 340B, REST API, EHR, PACS,RIS, Report Distribution, Appointment Scheduling, Insurance

Tools: MIRTH Connect, CareFusion Coordination Engine, Corepoint/Rhapsody Engines, Cerner Millennium Open Engine, Eclipsys Elink, Cloverleaf Interface Engine Capsule Tech Datacaptor Software, OpenView, DICOM, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), IP Monitor, SharePoint, Power BI, Dameware, Salesforce, PowerShell, Epic Bridges, SAP CRM Ticketing System, Identity Management/Active Directory, Webex, Visio, Secure Network Interface Devices (SNI), Eclipsys/Allscripts Sunrise, vSphere, Secure Link, Instrument Manager, Meditech, Phadia, Host Transmitter Software, Laboratory Information System Simulators

Platforms: UNIX/AIX, HP Open VMS, Windows, Linux, AS400, .NET Framework, Windows Server, AWS Cloud, Dell ESXI,vCenter,Hyper-V, Oracle DB, SQL DB, Azure API, VMWare

Networking: Cisco, VPN, TCP/IP, VPN, SSH, SFTP,IIS, OpenSLL, Wireshark

Languages: HL7, FHIR, HTML, C++, Basic, Java, CGI Scripting, UNIX Shell Scripting, SQL, JAVA, DCL, CCL (Cerner Command Language), XML, PHP, COBOL, JSON, PowerShell

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant

HL7 Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Becton Dickinson 07/2015 to 01/2025

Senior Integration Engineer

Led implementation and ongoing support of Pyxis Pharmacy Application interfaces, including HL7/FHIR configurations for IV Prep, Logistics, Central Supply, Distributor (Cardinal, AmerisourceBergen, McKesson), and various other Supply and Pharmacy interfaces.

Configured and supported REST API interfaces for Box Picker, Swisslog, Pharmogistics, and Medmined systems to facilitate medication refill requests.

Performed server maintenance, troubleshooting, and virtual machine deployments in cloud and virtual environments, managed Dell host hardware setup and deployments.

Ran SQL queries for interface design, issue resolution, and performance analysis.

Completed all database changes need to support new interface builds including inserts, updates, and deletions of tables and records

IDM and Azure Active Directory setup.

Served as Subject Matter Expert for new interface implementations and modifications to existing systems.

Conducted Root Cause Analysis to diagnose and resolve complex product and interface issues.

Acted as team liaison, coordinating with Product Support and managing ticket escalations.

Developed custom interfaces using the company’s proprietary engine platform to meet diverse operational requirements.

Utilized PowerShell scripting for certificate management and automation of administrative tasks.

Established interface connectivity via methods such as APIs, VPNs, SFTP, or web services for new interfaces

Transformed messages using various standards and formats, including but not limited to HL7, FHIR, JSON, HTML, and XML

Authored and published knowledge articles to enhance team efficiency and facilitate knowledge sharing across support teams.

Abbott Laboratory 04/2015 to 07/2015

Engineer II (Contractor)

Inpeco 3rd Party Track Project for Abbott Labs Automation and Informatics Department

Conducted Regression Testing, developed Use Cases, and facilitated Knowledge Transfers for Lab Instruments, including ACL Top, Liaison XL, STAGO, Sysmex, and other systems utilizing ASTM and Non-ASTM data.

Reviewed software functionality and testing requirements to ensure system compliance and performance.

Assessed and analyzed global hospital lab system architecture for compatibility and efficiency

Performed Quality Assurance Testing for lab instruments such as Sysmex, Stago, Beckman Coulter.

Worked with Cloverleaf Interface Engine as part of integration and testing efforts.

Collaborated with development and implementation teams to coordinate seamless system deployment.

Communicated effectively with project leadership teams, providing insights and recommending program adjustments when needed.

Triaged and escalated testing issues promptly to ensure timely resolution.

Conducted Root Cause Analysis reports aligned with ISO medical device standards to maintain quality and compliance.

MEDHOST 07/2012 to 03/2015

Interface Analyst

Implemented and supported interfaces for Emergency Room Department Systems and HIS platforms utilizing Mirth Connex Manager, Corepoint Interface Engine, and AS400 systems.

Configured inbound and outbound HL7 interfaces with system vendors such as Iatric, Meditech, and McKesson to support Orders, ADT, Results, EMR, Charge, and Vitals data exchange.

Performed unit and functional testing with customers to ensure seamless integration and data accuracy.

Built custom Order Prompts using EDIS Toolkit to streamline emergency department workflows.

Executed SQL Server queries via SQL Server Management Studio for interface installation, troubleshooting, and data analysis.

Diagnosed and resolved issues related to queued messages, test-to-production discrepancies, and interface data flow disruptions in both EDIS and HIS environments.

Configured and maintained Mirth Connex interface channels and scripting solutions to support real-time data transmission.

Installed, upgraded, coded, and troubleshot Corepoint Interface Engine to enhance interoperability across healthcare systems.

Supported customers pre- and post-implementation to ensure successful go-lives and sustained operational performance.

Contributed to the Meaningful Use initiative by implementing interfaces to facilitate data exchange for regulatory compliance and business intelligence reporting.

Baylor Health Care System 05/2010 to 05/2012

Programmer System Analyst II

Implemented and supported Eclipsys/Allscripts HL7 interfaces, contributing to the successful migration from Eclipsys to EPIC.

Interfaced with Epic Bridges team during migration from Eclipsys to Epic; contributed to system transition and interface validation efforts.

Provided 24/7 interface support, monitoring message queues, and resolving production discrepancies.

Installed and configured Capsule Tech software for Eclipsys/Allscripts EMR, as well as medical devices from Phillips and Masimo.

Configured and supported ADT, Orders, Results, Vitals, Charges, and Transcription interfaces via E-link Interface Engine within the Cloverleaf proprietary engine environment.

Coordinated with application teams on reject counts and facilitated vendor collaboration for interface break/fix and performance improvements.

Led device testing and installations for a system-wide EMR rollout, serving as the primary point of contact on multiple projects.

Managed HL7 mapping coordination with downstream system vendors to ensure seamless data exchange.

Executed interface upgrades and configurations for EDI and ImmTrac interfaces.

Developed and maintained ISS and E-link configurations to support stable interface operations.

Managed server downtime procedures to ensure business continuity and minimal disruptions.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 06/2008 to 03/2010

Sr. Data Integration Specialist

Developed and maintained hospital-wide interface solutions, including design, coding, testing, and implementation for Surgery Inventory, HIMS, Blood Bank, Echocardiography, Dexa Scan, and Radiology systems.

Managed the FTP billing processes interfacing with Lawson, IDX, and Allegra Systems.

Contributed to the Cerner RHO project, facilitating a platform migration from VMS to AIX.

Provided ongoing maintenance and on-call support for the Cerner Interface Engine.

Acquired proficiency in Cerner Millennium Applications.

Authored and refined CCL scripts to support both new implementations and existing systems. Familiarity with Clinical Research Informatics Systems.

Experienced in Cerner Classic to Millennium Upgrade

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

Developed Custom CCL Scripting for ADT, Orders, and Results Interfaces to External Systems

Built and Automated Ops Job Processes using Ops View Scheduler

Conducted Database Extracts for Clinical Research Modules; Configured Clinical Event Codes and Event Sets

Created FTP Processes from Production Environment for Billing Interfaces

2007.18 Code Upgrade Deployment

Proficient with Front-End Applications including PowerChart, PowerInsight, and Others

Performed Database Queries and Extracts; Handled OEN TX Log Archiving and Daily Production Reviews

Computer Programs and System Inc. (Evident) 06/2005 to 05/2008

Clinical Interface Support Analyst

Hired to successfully communicate with customers to gather detailed accounts of event sequences leading to clinical interface errors or system issues.

Conducted both onsite and remote installations, configurations, and testing of clinical interfaces within hospital labs, clinics, pharmacies, and radiology departments (Powerscribe, Fuji, GE).

Integrated DICOM imaging systems and secure network devices utilizing HL7 programming standards.

Collaborated with software and hardware vendors to obtain product implementation details and ensured compatibility with interfacing systems.

Performed system analysis on new interface products to evaluate functionality and integration feasibility.

Reference Lab Interface Implementations for Quest, LabCorp, and Other Vendors.

HL7 Integration for Laboratory Information Systems – Roche, BioMérieux, Siemens, etc.

Knowledge of FTP, and ASTM protocols for Laboratory analyzer to EHR integrations.

Experience with Third-Party Systems from Global Vendors – Eclipsys, Epic, McKesson, Cerner etc.

Proficient in Clinical and Financial Workflow Processes, Including CPOE.

Created Interface Design Documents and Technical Specifications.

Working Knowledge of HL7 Message Structures – Implemented ADT, Orders, Charges, Results, Scheduling, and MDM Interfaces. Experience with healthcare ontologies such as UMLS, LOINC, ICD10, SNOMED, CPT codes.

Experience Supporting Patient Management and Patient Accounting Systems

Key Contributions: Received Above and Beyond Award in recognition of exceptional support and achievements during the installation of a company’s HL7 pharmacy interface.

Forrest General Hospital 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 05/2001 to 05/2005

Computer, Network, Switching and Cryptographic Systems Operator

Drilling Reservist at Keesler Air Force Base Communications Unit.

Supported and maintained Cisco network infrastructure, cryptographic equipment, and deployable switching systems in a fixed environment.

Performed repairs on computer network systems and associated hardware.

Removed, repaired, and replaced assemblies, subassemblies, and electronic components to sustain communications networks.

Applied fundamental troubleshooting techniques; operated and utilized test equipment, computer programming methods, technical data, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings.

Key Contributions: Collaborated on a team responsible for authoring technical instructions, plans, and installation drawings for a base-wide network systems upgrade.

America Online (SITEL Cooperation) 05/2000 to 04/2001

Technical Support Representative

Customer Service/Call Center 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. 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 Software Engineering from University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

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