Remote FHIR Informatics Specialist

Summary

1upHealth is seeking a FHIR Informatics Specialist with expertise in HL7, FHIR, JSON, and promoting interoperability. The role involves implementing and maintaining FHIR-based solutions, data integration, standards compliance, quality assurance, education and training, and documentation and reporting. The required qualifications include proficiency in HL7, FHIR, CCDA, SQL syntax, and healthcare data standards.

Requirements

• Depth of knowledge and practical experience with Health Data exchange standards (e.g., HL7, CCDA, FHIR, X12 ,. BCDA, USCDI)
• Proficiency in interpreting Implementation Guides (IGs)
• Ability to convert source system data (e.g., HL7, CCDA) to FHIR standards
• Skill in using IGs to validate data transformation
• Practical experience with healthcare data, including data and terminology standards such as SNOMED CT, ICD, CPT, LOINC, UCUM, and RXNorm
• Hands-on experience with both clinical and claims data sets (e.g., proficiency with 834, 837, X12, CCDA, and HL7 messages)
• Hands-on experience with SQL syntax is necessary for developing SQL queries for data retrieval and analytics, including knowledge of database structures for working with large datasets
• Capability to perform gap analysis on IG versions and make recommendations for updates to the data transformation process
• Experience in creating and maintaining documentation related to data standards
• Experience with translating technical data requirements to internal and external stakeholders for implementation
• Practical knowledge of healthcare data transformation best practices
• Good understanding of the provider and payer healthcare space
• Strong execution skills, valuing iteration and rapid delivery, with an obsession for detail even when managing multiple projects concurrently
• Effective project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives running simultaneously
• Hands-on and self-starting approach, enjoying taking initiative and driving projects with minimal oversight
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling effective communication both internally and externally, and the ability to navigate complex relationships to achieve project goals

Responsibilities

• FHIR Implementation: Review Existing Extract Guides, Define Ideal Data Guides, Define Data Contracts, Create Mapping Templates, Document Guidelines, Design Data Model
• Data Integration: Develop Integration Strategies, Mapping and Transformation
• Standards Compliance: Stay Informed, Provide Guidance
• Quality Assurance: Thorough Testing

Preferred Qualifications

• HL7 FHIR and/or Clinical Informatics Certification
• Understanding of CMS interoperability requirements for compliance
• Previous participation in industry groups (e.g., DaVinci HL7 FHIR, CARIN Alliance, FAST)
• Experience in identifying and assessing downstream use cases of healthcare data, with a focus on quality measures, risk adjustments, and utilization management

Benefits

• 100% Paid BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Equity
• 401(k)
• Home Office Stipend
• Commuter Stipend
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave (16 weeks for birthing parents, 6 weeks for non-birthing parents)
• Company Meetings with Free Lunch