HL7 Mirth Engineer III (Remote)

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.
We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters – patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 13 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.
Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.

Reporting to the Manager, Software Engineering the HL7 Mirth Engineer’s primary responsibility is to develop and configure solutions within the Mirth environment. In addition, writing custom Java based APIs are a core component and requirement for a successful candidate. The Engineer will also be responsible for developing and updating supporting documentation including functional design specifications, process and procedure guidelines, and operational timelines. They will also provide technical expertise in the onboarding of healthcare clients blending skills associated with HL7 messages, Java coding and Mirth integration engine configurations. They Engineer will be responsible for testing the creation and transmission of messages and ensuring they are successfully created, received, and processed by the health client. 

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position. 

Location: Remote US

Why work on this team:  

• This team has a significant opportunity to contribute to the design and scalability of our clinical products. We are currently in the phase of taking many of our current products to the next level including expanding into new territories.  
• Because the products you will be working on are evolving, there will be a lot of opportunity for growth both within this specific team from a skillset standpoint but also growth opportunities with other products within the company.  
• There is a lot of autonomy within this team. You will be able to break out of your comfort zone, bring creative solutions to the table, and lead products to the next level 

What you will be doing: 

• Developing Mirth solutions to include HL7 interfaces, XML Parsers, configuration, and deployment.
• Working with C-CDA, CDA, CCD and other healthcare related standards including: RxNorm, SNOMED, ICD-9, ICD-10, LONIC, CPT, HCPCS databases and terminologies
• Developing modules and enhancements using XML, JavaScript, JSON, Bootstrap, APIs, Oracle, and SQL Server
• Automating manual processes
• Working cross-functionally to configure HL7 connections
• Troubleshooting connection issues and other complications
• Providing exceptional customer service to both internal Availity employees as well as Availity clients
• Analyzing and manipulating data by writing and running SQL queries
• Analyzing logs to identify and prevent potential issues from occurring
• Utilizing JavaScript/SQL knowledge to write custom processes and modifying data files
• Developing custom interfaces and extracts from SQL Data
• Creating custom Reporting methods using Mirth Connect
• Maintaining Mirth Connect system by addressing failures/errors, and upgrades, in addition to allocating system resources
• Completing all other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in relevant work experience 
• 4+ years of progressive work experience designing business processes, process mapping, working on process improvement initiatives, and business applications system design 
• Must have experience as an Integration Engineer with HL7 2.x and 3.x standard based integration in the Healthcare IT Industry.
• 4+ years of experience using Mirth
• 4+ years developing software for the US healthcare industry
• 4+ years developing code using JavaScript 
• Knowledge of data exchange protocols relative to the healthcare industry and NIST specifications.
• Experience using Agile methodologies
• Experience in deploying and building solutions
• Hands-on experience with HL7 interface development (ADT, ORU, ORM, DFT, MDM etc.)
• Experience integrating with third party data sources and destinations.
• Experience creating interface mapping documentation, coordinate and facilitated interface specification and testing.
• Worked with all major HL7 messages to include ADT’s, ORM, ORU, VXU.
• Sound knowledge of coding standards like LOINC, SNOMED, ICD9/10.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with CCD’s, Consolidated CDAs (C-CDA) & CCRs transferring the documents using FTP, TCP/IP methods
• Experience testing and debugging business application systems and processes. 
• Experience integrating both in house developed software and externally purchased software for large applications. 
• Knowledge, skills, and experience to write detailed technical documentation, specifically business requirements, and functional specifications for application development. 
• Knowledge and ability to apply OOD (Java, HTML, XML, JavaScript, and Patterns) and impact to the application development process. 
• Knowledge of development methodologies (preferably Agile/Scrum), application design, navigation, and information architecture 
• Knowledge of database design and query language (Oracle and/or MySQL)  
• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, Jira, etc.  
• Understanding of web services (REST & SOAP) 
• Experience writing and executing Unit Tests as part of the Development best practices
• Experience developing software products for clinical environments and medical labs is a plus
• Experience with Microservices is a plus
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial company is a plus

Availity culture and benefits: 

• Availity is a certified “Great Place to Work”, a “Best Workplaces for Technology Companies”, a “Best Workplaces for Women” and a “Best Workplaces for Millennials”!   
• Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here! 
• We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. “Availadies”, “Beyond Black”, “HOLA”, “Availity Pride”, “VetAvaility” a Young Professionals Group and “She Can Code IT” a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.  
• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too! 
• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!  
• We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.  
• Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc. 
• Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement! 
• Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.  
• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You’re at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign. 

Next steps in process: 

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process. 

Interview process:  

• Recruiter resume review 
• Manager resume review 
• Recorded recruiter video interview 
• Manager video interview
• Assessment
• Technical panel video interview

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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