This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and support of interfaces between Quest Diagnostic applications and customer applications or Quest Lab Systems to Quest Laboratory instruments.

*Note this is a hybrid opportunity located in Schaumburg IL (3 days in the office 2 days work from home)

Pay Range: $75K - $90K/ year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Performs and facilitates research and testing, provide overall project leadership to ensure interfaces conform to the Quest HL7 standards.

• Responsible for multiple implementations or conversion projects.
• Participates in information gathering for interface requirements.
• Educates and directly interacts with stakeholders to help them understand the benefits and limitations of their specific EMR/LIS-Interface during implementation.
• Provides direct interaction with client and client’s vendor
• Designs and oversees interface implementation project plan.
• Responsible for providing project status updates.
• Will provide communications such as go-live notices, support documentation and operational checklists to our internal organization relative to any new or change to existing client interface. 
• Implementation of communication scripts and protocols to include dialup, VPN and frame and web services. 
• Provides 3^rd tier support (as defined in the Support SOP) to EMR/LIS-Interface related problems.
• Provides post implementation support
• Responsible for escalating implementation and support issues to appropriate persons or groups for resolution.
• Coordinate user-group sessions with EMR/LIS-Interfaced clients and internal staff to provide a forum for exchange of ideas to improve the overall delivery of our services. 
• Meets productivity requirements for this position

Education:  BS in Computer Science or related technical field is preferred

Work Experience:  

• Required 2-5 years of experience in medical lab operations and IT functions, including direct involvement in clinical interface configuration/maintenance/support.
• Exposure to clinical healthcare environment.
• 2-5 years experience implementing 3^rd party EMR/LIS systems with emphasis on Epic, Cerner, Meditech, SCC Soft, as well as EMR’s including eCW, NextGen, and others

Physcial and Mental Requirements:

• Perform job duties with frequent interruptions or distractions
• Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Ability to interact professionally with colleagues and/or customers for different purposes in different contexts.
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions
• Using effective verbal communication
• Using effective written communication
• Concentrate on tasks
• Ability to making decisions
• Examine/observe details

Other:

• Ability to manage projects with little or no supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities, and complete tasks on time within a fast paced environment
• Must be resourceful, self-motivated, and quick learner of highly technical systems
• General knowledge and understanding of operating systems, databases, application development tools, and data processing
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite of products, Microsoft Project a plus
• Functional understanding of HL7 standards is required
• Experience with XML and SQL is preferred
• Experience with SoapUI is highly preferred
• Experience with Web Services is highly preferred
• Experience with SFTP is preferred
• Familiarity with a commercial Integration Engine Product (i.e. Cloverleaf) a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.