Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The HL7 Interface Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting HL7 interfaces between customers, both external and internal, and Optum's integration platforms. The Engineer will work in a team but will have individual assignments that he/she will work on independently.
Engineers are expected to work under aggressive schedules, be self-sufficient, work within established standards, and be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously. Candidates must be willing to work in a 24/7 environment and will be on-call as needed for critical issues.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze data exchange requirements
- Build, test, and document interfaces
- Troubleshoot issues in existing interfaces
- Develop and enhance existing processes for building interfaces
- Support project calls/meetings, Interact with customers
- Develop and deploy interface code as needed
- Perform maintenance tasks as needed in the interface environment
- Implementation Activities:
- Interface Analysis
- Interface Design, Development, and Delivery
- Interface Validation
- Interface Go-Live and Transition to Support
- Provider Enrollments
- Enhancements / maintenance as assigned
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of HL7 experience (version 2.x / version 3)
- 4+ years of HL7 Integration Engine experience
- 4+ years of interface support / troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of XML / JSON
- Knowledge of SQL / T-SQL
- Proven excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate with internal resources and lead projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- HL7 Integration Engine experience with InterSystems Ensemble / IRIS, Infor Cloverleaf, or NextGen Mirth
- Development / scripting language experience with Perl or TCL. Others like JavaScript, KSH, etc.
- Knowledge of CDA (Clinical Document Architecture) standards
- Working knowledge of Network Connectivity / VPN / Firewall / TCP/IP
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of HL7 experience (version 2.x / version 3)
- 4+ years of HL7 Integration Engine experience
- 4+ years of interface support / troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of XML / JSON
- Knowledge of SQL / T-SQL
- Proven excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate with internal resources and lead projects
- Willingness to work in a 24/7 environment and be on-call as needed
- HL7 Integration Engine experience with InterSystems Ensemble / IRIS, Infor Cloverleaf, or NextGen Mirth
- Development / scripting language experience with Perl or TCL (or JavaScript, KSH)
- Knowledge of CDA (Clinical Document Architecture) standards
- Working knowledge of Network Connectivity / VPN / Firewall / TCP/IP
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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