System Integration Engineer

The Systems Integration Engineer is an information technology professional who provides programming and technical development of integrated solutions and delivers high-quality interoperability solutions that support Cook Children's current and future clinical and business operations by developing, innovating, testing, maintaining, installing and debugging integration/interface solutions, middleware tools, and related technologies. He/she/they are responsible for integration among Epic Bridges, an interface engine (Corepoint), and other tools as needed. Interfaces include but are not limited to: laboratory, radiology, immunization registry, billing, pharmacy, dental, HIEs, and our Health Plan. This role requires strong technical ability.

The following are key responsibilities of an integration engineer: analyzing and designing system specifications; modifying system build; data mapping; establishing interfaces; developing and modifying code, functions, programs, and routines; resolving and escalating integration issues; providing consulting services to application teams, vendors, and/or customers regarding how to integrate information technologies into clinical and business processes; designing and evaluating new data interchange formats; improving physical design; and documenting data policy, standards, and procedures. Skills sets for an integration engineer include interface administration, web services (REST/SOAP), HL7, FHIR, CCDA, XML, EDI, FTP, TCP/IP, API, Microsoft SQL, etc. to accomplish these goals.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A BA/BS degree is preferred. May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of education and/or experience stated above.
• Minimum 2 years' direct experience with in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with interface development using XML, HL7, FTP, or TCP/IP required, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with Epic Bridges preferred.
• Experience with Corepoint interface engine preferred, but 1 year experience with an interface engine required.
• Experience with business and technical requirements analysis and design.
• Demonstrated use of analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, written and oral communication skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Experience working in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated and directed.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Epic certification(s) required within 6 months from date of hire, allowing for two test retakes
• Other industry relevant certification(s) a plus. Knowledge and Experience

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.