[Remote] Implementation Consultant (HL7 FHIR) - Remote
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IT Associates is seeking a FHIR Integration Specialist to support an active project involving FHIR implementation and integration work. The role involves advising on FHIR server setup, implementing FHIR resources, and supporting EHR integration tasks under the guidance of senior architects and product leads.
Responsibilities
- Advise on the setup, configuration, and deployment of FHIR servers (e.g., HAPI FHIR, Microsoft FHIR Server, or Smile CDR) under the direction of senior team members
- Implement FHIR resources and profiles aligned to HL7 FHIR R4, SMART on FHIR, and US Core specifications
- Contribute to data mapping and transformation tasks for clinical interoperability use cases. EHR Integration
- Support integration work with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Athena) to enable FHIR-based data exchange
- Help build and test workflows for patient access, provider data entry, and backend data synchronization
- Troubleshoot integration issues and document configurations for handoff
- Work closely with internal engineers, product managers, and architects to deliver assigned FHIR-related tasks
- Produce clear technical documentation for implementations, test cases, and integration patterns
- Participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and sprint planning
- Follow established practices for HIPAA, Wolters Kluwer security standards, and applicable data privacy regulations
- Assist with OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect configuration for secure FHIR endpoint access (senior guidance available)
- Support the conversion of NHSN(CMS) required compliance FHIR endpoints
Skills
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience with HL7 FHIR (R4) in a development, integration, or implementation capacity
- Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML
- Familiarity with common FHIR resources such as Patient, Encounter, Observation, Orders, and Medications
- Exposure to healthcare data standards and terminologies (e.g., LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10) — deep expertise not required
- Basic understanding of OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from senior team members
Benefits
- A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.
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