We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FHIR Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of healthcare data exchange solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of FHIR standards and related technologies, including HL7 v2/v3 and will be able to work collaboratively with various EHR vendors to ensure seamless integration and interoperability.

• FHIR Architectural Design:
  • Lead the design and development of FHIR-based APIs and services to enable data exchange between disparate healthcare systems.
  • Define and document the FHIR architecture, including data models, resource profiles, and API specifications, leveraging FHIR R4+ standards.
  • Ensure adherence to FHIR standards and best practices.
• Integration and Interoperability:
  • Have design and implement integrations with HL7 v2 and HL7 v3 systems, including message mapping, transformation, and validation.
  • Develop and maintain integration interfaces using various protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP, HL7 and FHIR).
  • Collaborate with EHR vendors to understand their systems and API capabilities.
  • Design and implement integration strategies, including data mapping, transformation, and validation.
  • Develop and maintain integration interfaces using various protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP, HL7).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues related to FHIR and HL7
• Technical Leadership:
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
  • Stay up to date with the latest FHIR standards and industry trends.
  • Conduct technical assessments and evaluations.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH) and security standards.
  • Implement security measures to protect sensitive patient data.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical, technical, and business stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the enterprise architecture team, maintaining software architecture standards.
  • Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education:  Bachelor's degree or equivelant experience.

Required Work Experience: 

• FHIR: Deep understanding of FHIR standards, including resource definitions, profiles, operations, and the latest versions.
• HL7: Strong knowledge of HL7 v2 and HL7 v3 standards, message types, and protocols.
• API Development: Experience with RESTful API design and development, including API management tools.
• Integration Technologies: Proficiency in integration technologies such as HL7, FHIR, and other healthcare standards.
• Programming Languages: Strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, or similar.
• Database Technologies: Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Healthcare IT: Understanding of healthcare IT systems, including EHRs, EMRs, and HIEs.
• Security and Compliance: Knowledge of healthcare security standards and regulations.

Preferred Work Experience: 

• EHR Vendor Experience: Experience working with major EHR vendors (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech).
• Interoperability Frameworks: Experience with interoperability frameworks like SMART on FHIR and HL7 FHIR.
• Data Modeling: Strong data modeling skills.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Experience with testing methodologies and tools.
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS): Experience integrating with LIS systems and understanding laboratory data standards (e.g., LOINC, SNOMED CT).

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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