Healthcare Integration Interface Engineer – Epic/HL7-30416

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Enterprise App Intgrtn & Dvlp
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $38.07 - $56.73 per hour
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Summary
Connect healthcare systems and help keep critical data flowing at Rush!
Rush is seeking a Healthcare Integration Interface Engineer – Epic/HL7 to design, develop, test, and support the interfaces that connect Epic, our electronic medical record system, with other essential healthcare applications. This role helps ensure reliable data exchange across systems, supporting the technology and workflows that keep healthcare operations running smoothly.
You’ll develop and maintain HL7/FHIR interface pathways, configure Epic Bridges interfaces and InterConnect services, and support system enhancements, upgrades, and new implementations. You’ll also review vendor specifications, troubleshoot interface issues, participate in code reviews, coordinate testing, maintain file transfers, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve technical challenges.
What you’ll bring: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, at least three years of experience developing and supporting production HL7/FHIR interfaces, and familiarity with interface engine platforms such as InterSystems HealthShare/Ensemble. Experience with Unix commands and front-end programming technologies is also important. Epic certification, networking, API and web service integrations, and project coordination experience are preferred.
If you enjoy solving technical challenges and connecting complex systems to support healthcare delivery, explore this opportunity to make an impact at Rush.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Review and gap analysis of messaging protocols/structures (HL7, FHIR, etc.) supplied through vendor requirements/specifications.
Programmatic design, development, and testing of interface pathways to support enhancements, modifications, upgrades, and new system implementations.
Remain current certification standings (Epic, other) and demonstrate ability to follow established software development methodologies as well as department standard procedures and policies.
Oversee integrated testing cycles and ensure interface usability, functionality, and compatibility with existing technologies – making necessary adjustments or modifications as indicated.
Configuration and maintenance of Epic Bridges Interfaces as well as InterConnect Services; including reading and review of release notes and service bulletins.
Technical Support of Epic upgrade release schedule as indicated.
Maintain and configuration of organizational FTP transfers as indicated.
Participates in peer code reviews.
Manages user support and feedback.
Escalation of issues accordingly within department ServiceNow policy (Manager) – communication and inclusion of vendor related appropriate parties.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Minimum of three (3) + years’ experience designing, developing, and supporting production HL7/FHIR interfaces, using an interface engine platform like InterSystems Healthshare/Ensemble
1-3 years’ experience with basic Unix commands
Requires a strong understanding and ability to demonstrate front-end programming technologies, which may include cache object script, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, or others.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to validate vendor technical specification and facilitate testing.
Ability to work with a team.
Leadership skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Current Epic Certification (Bridges, InterConnect, App Orchard, other)
Certification/proven experiences using one of the following interface engines: InterSystems Healthshare Ensemble, INFOR Cloverleaf, Rhapsody, E*Gate/JCAPPS, other
1-3 years’ experience with Networking (connectivity troubleshooting, VPN, etc.)
Exposure to project management with track record of maintaining deliverables and communication of responsible milestone and task to the project teams.
Exposure to API and web service integrations
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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