Overview

Full-time days M-F

The Interface Analyst provides support for the IS department in design, development, testing, implementation of interfaces between applications. Assists technical experts by monitoring existing interface, identifying potential issues, and making recommendations for solutions and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, implement and support interfaces between applications. Use HL7 or other standard coding protocol languages. Ensure all new development is consistent with existing code and utilizes established communication protocols. Work to accurately estimate work effort required in interface development. Develop interface code using Corepoint product, various scripting languages such as PERL, TCL or shell scripting. Coordination and staff communication among IS staff, Vendors and Application managers. Participate in project teams as new applications are implemented or existing applications are updated. Maintains up-to-date documentation for all assigned interfaces, and the Engine. Assists technical experts with the management of the Interface Engine and the network on which it runs. Interacts extensively with other IS and vendor staff. Maintains positive working relationships, and develop ability to translate others needs into implication on the Engine/interface. Proactively manage interfaces and engine, alerting management of potential issues in advance whenever possible. Monitor interface and engine usage and make recommendations for upgrades or system enhancements when needed. Be familiar with multiple hardware platforms, and comfortable interfacing multiple applications that exist on multiple platforms. Plan and perform system audits to ensure accuracy of interfaces and associated processes. Design audit plan to maintain data and interface integrity. Requires participation in rotating on call schedule. Qualifications

Education / Training High School Diploma/Equivalent Preferences:

Associates or Bachelor's Degree with a strong emphasis in Computer Sciences.

Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of multiple hardware platforms and operating systems. Ability to perform problem and structure analysis, and proven ability to design and develop applications/interfaces. Ability to identify issues and problems and recommend solutions. Knowledge of various operating systems, TCP/IP networking and scripting languages such as PERL and TCL. Must be self -directed and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven project management skills, including ability to scope work, provide accurate time estimations and interface impact on engine.

Experience Requirements 1 to 3 years HL-7 Interfacing/Related Technical Standard