Interface Support Analyst

Description

CRISP Shared Services (CSS) serves as the technology partner for health information exchange (HIE) partners in Maryland, DC, West Virginia, Connecticut, Alaska, Virginia, Kentucky, Florida, and other jurisdictions. CSS facilitates the electronic transfer of clinical information between disparate information systems in order to positively impact the healthcare system through improved patient care and outcomes, reduced costs, and data-driven understanding of regional public health concerns.

Job Summary

The Interface Support Analyst will provide support to internal and external customers, functioning as the first level of support for interface requests. At a high level, the role will be responsible for data feed alert management, facilitating communication with clients and vendors, and troubleshooting issues. The Interface Support Analyst will assist on ad-hoc requests from customers and work to provide resolutions in an efficient, timely manner.  

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain operational status of production data feeds and systems
• Manage incoming inquiries on existing data feeds by answering questions, troubleshooting, and resolving open issues
• Formulate well documented descriptions of issues requiring code modifications and help to coordinate resolution of issues
• Improve resolution times and technical understanding by proactively researching and contributing to knowledge base
• Actively identify areas of improvement and follow through to completion of enhancement
• Manage data feed alerting, automate process, and continually build a customer technical contact list
• Assist QA with reviewing test interfaces and ensuring appropriate quality of downstream systems
• Daily and weekly on-call responsibilities 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills with both a technical and non-technical audience. Customer Service focused
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Healthcare standards such as HL7 V2 messages, HL7 CCDA, HL7 FHIR, and IHE ITI transactions
• Ability to evaluate and solve complex problems and issues
• Ability to work with many different stakeholders and subject matter experts from different backgrounds (clinical, business, technical)
• Take pride in delivering quality data that meets the client and end-user’s needs
• Demonstrated ability to work well on a diverse team
• Knowledge of network connectivity and security principles (VPN, whitelisting, certificates, etc.) preferred

Experience and/or Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required in computer science or information systems
• 1 – 3 years of healthcare IT experience preferred, or equivalent
• Experience with JavaScript, XML, Mirth Connect, HL7 Interfaces, and FHIR resources, preferred
• Understanding of Healthcare Integrations via experience or education, preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Summary

Compensation and Benefits Package

• Targeted base salary: $75k - $90k per year, based on experience and qualifications, plus benefits and bonuses.
• Benefits include the following but are not limited to health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. CSS also has a 403(b) plan with discretionary employer match and contributions. You will be eligible for 20 days of Paid Time Off per year (accrued in accordance with CSS' policies). PTO is in addition to 8 company designated holidays. If you are not PTO eligible, you may be eligible for applicable state and/or local sick and safe leave in accordance with the provisions of any applicable state and/or local sick and safe leave laws.

Website: www.crispsharedservices.org

CRISP Shared Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. This means that CRISP Shared Services Inc. is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.