SUMMARY:

• 10 Years of overall Health Care Consulting experience which includes Clinical Application Interface Analysis, Designing, Development and Management within the RIS, HIS, LIS environment.
• Proficiency in building interfaces using Iguana, Mirth Connect, Cerner APIs, Cloverleaf, IBM message broker, Corepoint
• Proficiency integrating Registration application with EMPI applications, and other downstream applications.
• Hands on experience on various Business Analysis, Requirement Analysis process and documentation
• Hands on experience on various Project Management phases, and documentation
• Hands on experience working on various integration projects for multiple HIS and other third party clinical applications
• Detailed working experience with HL7 interfaces (ADT, ORU, ORM, DFT, MDM etc.)
• Profound experience on CDA, CCD, CCR, DICOM and RIM.
• Good knowledge on workflows in hospital environments such as AMBULATORY, ACUTE, and REVENUE CYCLE.
• Proficiency integrating various HL7 EMR systems such as GECB, EPIC, Allscripts, Cerner PCA, Amazing Charts, Meditech, McKesson, Allscripts, Siemens and Athena Health.
• Proficiency establishing communication between systems through connectivity methods such as TCP/IP and FTP using HL7 lower layer transfer protocol or flat file from clients RIS/HIS/LIS.
• Proficiency on HL7 standards (v2.3 through FHIR), HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act), PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), LO INC and SNOMED.
• Experience creating LOINC/SNOMED Vocabulary Mapping based on State Reportable Conditions.
• Experience with healthcare interface standards such as HL7 version 2.x, 3.x and HIPAA requirements
• Broad expertise in assisting during the training of EHRS MU Stage 1 & 2.
• Proficiency creating BRD(Business req Document), DDS(Design Specification Document), Test Scripts, and test evidence
• Highly experienced in implementing the conversion of ICD - 9 to ICD-10 standards (Forward mapping).
• Good experience in writing SQL queries and database validation
• Knowledge in SQL reporting and experienced in integrating different hospital service lines
• Extremely comfortable working in EMR Healthcare applications, which involves patients, Guarantors, Interested parties, Payers and Physician Directory.
• Experience using various SSH Protocol applications like Windows Secure copy (WinSCP, Putty, and Telnet) to perform various project tasks on client server.
• Familiar with healthcare IT standards such as HIPAA, LO INC, ICD-9/ICD-10; HL7 message types (ADT, ORM, DFT, MDM and ORU) Meaningful use stage 1 and stage 2

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

HL7 Versions: V2.3, V2.4, V2.5, V3, FHIR

Operating Systems: MS Windows

HL7 Integration Engines: Iguana, Mirth Connect, Cerner APIs, Cloverleaf, IBM message broker and Corepoint

EHR/EMR: Allscripts, Epic,Cerner, GE Centricity Business(GECB), Athena Health, GEHRIMED

Languages: XML, Java script, ESQL, LUA and JSON

Office tools: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Project, Visio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Alpharetta, GA

HL7 Integration Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Project manager for large project to migrate over 60 interfaces from ConnectR to Net Director.
• Designed and developed HL7 interfaces from various vendor specifications for numerous billing and PMS applications. Developed better validation methodology for development, coding and conversion of HL7 ADT (Demographic), ORM (Order), ORU (Result) and DFT (Billing) interfaces.
• Performed gap analysis to compare HL7 segment, field content and working with clients to develop implementation specifications.
• Deep understanding of HL7 segments, fields, component and sub-components. Required segments e.g. MSH, PID, PVI, GT1 and NK1 that should be included in ADT, DFT, ORU and VXU message types.
• Working on HL7 inbound and outbound integrations. Define data specifications and map out data crosswalks. Understanding of interface messages and triggers such as A01, A03, A04, A08 and P03.
• Modify demographic, laboratory, radiology and transcription messages as per the EMR application’s requirements. This includes addition/deletion of specific HL7 segments/subcomponent, re-organizations of segment positions within the HL7 messages using database query.
• Developing HL7 specifications according to Integration engine and GEHRIMED HER requirements.
• Evaluate EHR recommendations and/or alternatives that address existing and potential areas of improvement in hospital, physician office operations and assists in the development of action plans for implementation.
• Implement new integration solutions to support growing business needs and other ventures. Modify and optimize existing interfaces that support high-levels of patient activity.
• Developing and maintaining M LLP, Web Services, API and SFTP interfaces that transmitted over 1 million transactions a month.
• Implementing various patient care modules, which include Order Entry, CPOE, and general business activity Reporting
• Developing stored procedures so as to correctly package data required for HL7 messages from/to the database.
• Implemented SQL scripts to configure and activate interfaces.
• Configuring ODBC connections between databases and the integration engines
• Design, document, test, implement, analyze and evaluate clinical data collection and matrix reporting for strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Maintaining, storing, mapping and analyzing medical, lab and any other health data in compliance with HIPAA policies and other governmental regulations.
• Implemented Laboratory Results reporting to public health systems, HIEs, e-prescription messages and immunization messages for Meaningful Use and other regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with clients on workflows and successful implementation of integration projects.
• Engaging in developing channels which will collect, organize, and aggregate clinical/patient data from multiple sources.
• Troubleshooting operational interfaces and resolving connectivity and message content issues.
• Utilized Atlassian Jira ticketing system to report and troubleshoot interfaces issues as well as change management workflows and approvals.
• Designing SFTP, HTTPs and VPN connection frameworks to integration partners.
• Ensuring ADT, DFT and other specifications conformed to official HL7.org standards.
• Sold the benefits of data integration to internal and external customers and realized significant monetary gains for the company through these efforts.
• Worked on LLP Listeners and batch connections. Helped in debugging Channels/Interface-related errors
• Participated in the development of an API with Net Director.
• Proactive engagement with client services department in order to mitigate common integration issues.

Confidential, Houston, TX

Integration Developer

Responsibilities:

• Working both as a Technical Analyst & Release Manager on portfolio Projects, and Developer on large Projects
• Installing and implementing Health Information Exchange related software components.
• Managing the implementation of all interfaces for assigned Healthcare Vendors
• Customize in-house, and client interfaces to accept specific HL7 message event types including ADT, SIU, DFT, ORM, ORU and MFN messages that are sent via TCP\IP or FTP using HL7 lower layer transfer protocol or flat file from client's RIS / HIS/ LIS applications.
• Monitor system interfaces for errors that require programming intervention for timely resolution.
• Ensure the daily operation of Development, UAT and Production Interface environments are maintained and monitored for proper operation.
• Conduct system Testing, User acceptance and load testing as needed.
• Resolve critical issues in a timely manner to promote customer satisfaction.
• Creating Interface design (DDS/Technote), and facilitating design calls for design approval before build, using various logic statements for filtering, Transformation and Mapping.
• Providing recommendations and advise to client regarding Health Information Exchange (HIE) architecture, the use of their interfaces, hardware and software platforms.
• Developing inbound/outbound interfaces, filters, lookups, collaborations and translation logic in collaboration scripts in Interface Manager, specifically with the Mirth Connect Interface technology.
• Involve in Interface components and analysis of the code for every existing routing; develop the new routing channels in Interface Engine.
• Working on various Migration Projects from EPIC, Cloverleaf, WMB, Iguana to Mirth Connect
• Provide 24/7 Interface Monitoring for the In/Out interfaces, which includes checking the interfaces are up and Running and make sure there are no message backed-up for the Queue on existing live interfaces on Cerner APIs, Cloverleaf, WMB, Iguana, and Mirth connect.
• Designed the whole ADT message flow within Mirth Connect.
• Monitoring the ADT interface engine & queue feed for downstream applications to assure the flow of data.
• Maintaining, defining, and validating data mappings and data crosswalks.
• Working closely with the vendor to define requirements for enhancements and drive to solutions
• Working on ICD-10 implementations, participate in user and integrated testing to ensure the ICD -10 standards are met.
• Working on SQL querying and analyzing log files to help resolve complex issues.
• Implementing SQL scripts to avoid duplicates in the EMPI/MPI databases and to filter the Hospital Employee records.
• Working in conjunction with business analysts, development and QA teams to analyze open defects and providing solutions to functional users on timely fashion to keep project on track.
• Working closely with different healthcare vendors to deploy, integrate, validate, and support different hospital interfaces such as patient demographic, lab/radiology orders and results.
• Engage in calls with customers and vendors for understanding their interfacing requirements.
• Working with various in house interface projects for their Inbound (ADT, SIU, ORU) and Outbound (DFT) messages.
• Setup test environments to simulate message exchange scenarios.
• Monitor and troubleshoot interfaces performance, and recommend and implement improvements
• Providing functional/workflow direction to the team on planning, quoting, implementing and supporting all aspects related to integrations or products.
• Architect and design solutions for complex clinical application integration problems.
• Create serializations to generate CCD/CDA XML files.
• Debug, monitor, and troubleshoot deployed interface solutions.
• Developing transformations, filters and mappings using Mirth interface utilities and custom Java scripting.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

HL7 Programmer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked both as an Analyst on some Projects and Developer mainly.
• Worked on both real-time, batch file and web service protocols
• Responsibilities included the monitoring and first level troubleshooting of interface/integration issues.
• Designed and developed HL7 interfaces from various vendor specifications for numerous internal and external lab and EMR applications, including Ellkay, EPIC, Provation, eClinicals, Allscripts, DigiChart.
• Developed better validation methodology for development, coding and conversion of HL7 ORM (Order), ORU (Result) and DFT (Billing) interfaces.
• Researched vendor specifications, created and tested HL7 ORM (Order), ORU (Result) and DFT (Financial) interfaces.
• Maintained Interfaces and developed new interfaces on the Mirth Integration Engine (Secure FTP via VPN and TCP/IP / Socket Server).
• Scripting with JAVA Script using Mirth Integration Engine and other tools such as using Visual Studio 2010 for external functions
• Developed and supported integrations for many diverse EMR and Lab applications, ie EPIC, Meditech, Sunquest, Allscripts SCM etc.
• Researched specifications for the upgrades and implementations of applications and interfaces to fulfill the requirements for CPOE and Meaningful Use for multiple client sites.
• Designed, created, tested, and supported various HL7 interfaces on Medicity's Nexus Interface Engine.
• Utilized HL7 Analysis tools such as HL7 Spy to perform extensive analysis on HL7 data from various facilities and HIE's, including ADT, Radiology, Transcription, and Laboratory (microbiology, pathology, blood bank, and general lab) data.
• Created and maintained interface specifications, which contained implementation information such as workflow specifics, and data mapping instructions.
• Updated HL7 interfaces to align with various initiatives including, Meaningful Use Stage 2, ICD-9 to ICD-10 conversions, HL7 v 2.3 to HL7 v 2.5.1 upgrades, and numerous EMR replacements and upgrades.
• Utilized Visio to design & update the data flow of new & existing interfaces for various facilities within an HIE.
• Was responsible for workflow design and implementation of interfaces from kick-off to post-live
• Designed, documented, developed, tested and maintained HL7 interfaces for Ambulatory EHR (Allscripts Touch Works) utilizing Mirth Connect interface engine
• Managed mappings for HL7 interfaces to ensure accurate delivery, loading/maintaining compendium on LIS
• Was primarily responsible for testing orders/results (Unidirectional and Bidirectional interfaces) as per the test plan provided by the Lab Information system and document any issues
• Monitored and reported progress to all stakeholders throughout the project
• Acted as a technical touchpoint for all interface related issues for the end users
• Analyzed business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and Function Requirement Specifications (FRS) to understand business rules of application.
• Created "As- Is to be" business Models to understand the existing claim settlement process flow through interacting with SMEs, Underwriters, Actuaries and Finance Department.
• Worked on the mapping of ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes for the existing DHHS system.
• Worked extensively on GAP and impact analysis on technology infrastructure with the system architects.
• Assisted QA team in creating ICD 10 implementation test plans and test scenarios.
• Analyzed associated business rules for providers and Insurance carriers including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to develop project plans to fit the stakeholders/sponsor's needs and deliver on desired outcomes.

Confidential, Smyrna, GA

Interface Developer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked on both real-time and batch file interfaces as mainly a developer but also as an analyst on some projects
• Responsibilities included the monitoring and first level troubleshooting of interface/integration issues.
• Designed and developed HL7 interfaces from various vendor specifications for numerous internal and external lab and EMR applications, including McKesson, Sunquest, eClinicals. Developed better validation methodology for development, coding and conversion of HL7 ADT (Demographic), ORM (Order), ORU (Result) and DFT (Billing) interfaces.
• Researched vendor specifications, created, tested HL7 ADT (Demographic), ORM (Order) and ORU (Result) interfaces.
• Maintained Interfaces and developed new interfaces on the Integration Design (Secure FTP via VPN and TCP/IP / Socket Server).
• Performed the administration of midrange client/server clinical healthcare applications & ancillary systems & HL7 interface engines.
• Designed and developed HL7 V2.3 interfaces from various vendor specifications for numerous internal and external ancillary applications, including McKesson Series, Meditech, Pyxis, IDX and various hospital applications.
• Developed better validation methodology for development, coding and conversion of HL7 ADT (Demographic), ORM (Order), ORU (Result) and DFT (Billing) interfaces.
• Researched vendor specifications, created and tested HL7 interfaces.
• Maintained Interfaces and developed new interfaces on the Mirth Connect Integration Engine.
• Worked on both real-time and batch file protocols
• Performed the administration of midrange client/server clinical healthcare applications & ancillary systems & HL7 interface engines.
• Designed and developed HL7 V2.3 ADT (Demographic), ORM (Order), ORU(Result) and DFT (Billing) interfaces from various vendor specifications for numerous internal and external ancillary applications, including McKesson, Medquist and several FTP processes for Requisitions and Deduction files to Lawson Financial System.
• Learned, developed in and trained personnel in Mirth Connect, and Corepoint HealthCare Integration Engine
• Developed better validation methodology for development, coding and conversion of HL7 interfaces.
• Researched vendor specifications, converted and tested HL7 ADT (Demographic), ORM (Order), ORU (Result) and DFT (Billing) Interfaces from Corepoint to Mirth Connect Integration Engine.
• Maintained Interfaces and developed new ADT (Demographic), ORM (Order), ORU (Result) and DFT (Billing) interfaces on the Corepoint HealthCare Integration Engine.
• Researched vendor specifications, converted and tested HL7 ADT (Demographic), ORM (Order), ORU(Result) and DFT (Billing) Interfaces
• Provided, on a rotation basis, 24/7 technical emergency/on-call assistance for a multitude of hardware platform and software product support services
• Prepared and maintained requirements traceability matrix (RTM) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Functioned as the primary liaison between the business line, operations, and the technical areas throughout the project cycle.
• Wrote SQL queries in MS Access for data manipulations.
• Assisted with user testing of systems, developing and maintaining quality procedures, and ensuring that appropriate documentation is in place.
• Developed the test plan, test conditions and test cases to be used in testing based on business requirements, technical specifications and/or product knowledge.
• Interfaced with SME's to prepare BPR documents for ongoing projects