Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of FHIR standards, ensuring accuracy and efficient data exchange Ingest healthcare data from source systems into FHIR resources, via ETL processes, checking for data quality and integrity.
- Create and maintain data mapping specifications to transform non-FHIR data formats into FHIR-compliant data.
- Develop scalable API endpoints, scaling FHIR solutionsImplement security measures and access controls to protect sensitive healthcare dataComply with healthcare data privacy regulations, such as HIPAA.
- Record and maintain comprehensive artifacts of FHIR implementations, data transformation processes, and data flows in tools, like confluenceStay informed about evolving FHIR standards.
- Be an active participant in program increment (PI) planning
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering.
- 4+ years doing FHIR development.
- 4+ years of Java development, alongside some familiarity with Python and Ruby on Rails.
- 4+ years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably in large-scale cloud applications.
- 4+ years of experience developing RESTful API endpoints with object oriented programming languages, preferred Java.
- Must be very familiar with healthcare data and integration, including HL7, FHIR, JSON, XML.
- A team player; willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly.
- Experience with working and negotiating with stakeholders.
- Experience supporting state federal government IT programs within CMS or the health industry.
- Familiarity with development and implementation of concept maps, especially with respect to FHIR resources.
- Must have experience dealing with large volumes of clinical data and understand the challenges in cleaning data and identify ways to improve conformance and quality.
- Understanding of Healthcare terminology sets (ICD, SNOMED, CPT/HCPCS, LOINC) as well as standards for interoperability (HL7v2, FHIR).
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
- Must reside in the Continental US.
- Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include a public trust background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Past development experience, specifically web application development.
- Experience with Terraform.
- Previous public sector consulting experience and understanding customer needs.
- Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) or other agile framework.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are your human-centric innovation partner, crafting impactful user experiences for government and commercial sectors with an unwavering commitment to efficiency and excellence.
Our Core Capabilities:
CMS Data Experience
Our team has established deep domain experience in insurance, claims, and quality data throughout the CMS ecosystem. We equip healthcare stakeholders with insights to make informed policy decisions through strategic data management, integrating diverse data sources, and conducting analysis.
Enabling Interoperability in Healthcare
We build functionality using standards such as FHIR to allow for data interoperability between government agencies, providers, and patients. Guided by our long-time partnership with CMS and healthcare stakeholders, we advocate for patient data accessibility, striving to enhance the quality of care delivered.
Leaders in DevSecOps
As some of the earliest practitioners of DevSecOps within CMS, we exemplify the significance of a carefully engineered CI/CD pipeline. Amidst unprecedented HealthCare.gov registrations, our team safeguards its stability and reliability.
Consulting to Innovate
At Element, we act as consultative partners at the crossroads of innovation and our clients' needs. No matter the challenge, we identify and prioritize the appropriate methods, ensuring tailored solutions and using modern technologies.
We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them, and the elements of Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, Equity, Creativity are the foundation






