FHIR Implementation Specialist

Who is Element? We serve as a consulting partner at the intersection between innovation and our clients’ needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government customers. As a HUBZone-certified business, we foster local economic development. We also lead digital transformation in government agencies. Join us to drive impactful change in government service delivery while contributing to meaningful initiatives focused on innovation, usability, and accessibility. Why Work at Element? We foster a supportive culture where collaboration and creativity flourish, even in a remote work setting, encouraging all to be in their element. With a continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure every voice is valued and heard, inspiring a place of belonging. Our human-centered approach extends beyond our services, with a culture that supports our team's mission of making a meaningful impact through technology, innovation, and user-centric design. Whether you're developing cutting-edge technology solutions or designing intuitive interfaces, your contributions will have a transformative effect on the lives of countless individuals, shaping how users engage with vital government services. Join us and have a far-reaching impact, resonating across diverse demographics, from communities to the families that build them. Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation of FHIR standards, ensuring accuracy and efficient data exchange Ingest healthcare data from source systems into FHIR resources, via ETL processes, checking for data quality and integrity. Create and maintain data mapping specifications to transform non-FHIR data formats into FHIR-compliant data. Develop scalable API endpoints, scaling FHIR solutionsImplement security measures and access controls to protect sensitive healthcare data. Comply with healthcare data privacy regulations, such as HIPAA. Record and maintain comprehensive artifacts of FHIR implementations, data transformation processes, and data flows in tools, like confluence. Stay informed about evolving FHIR standards. Be an active participant in program increment (PI) planning. Minimum Requirements 7+ years of experience in healthcare information technology, healthcare data integration, or interoperability. 5+ years hands-on experience w/FHIR and healthcare data exchange. 4+ years of Java development, alongside some familiarity with Python, Ruby on Rails. 4+ years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably in large-scale cloud applications. 4+ years of experience developing RESTful API endpoints with object oriented programming languages (e.g, Java/Spring). Must be very familiar with healthcare data and integration, including HL7, FHIR, JSON, XML. Familitary with development and implementation of concept maps, especially with respect to FHIR resources. Must have experience dealing with large volumes of clinical data and understand the challenges in cleaning data and identify ways to improve conformance and quality. Understanding of Healthcare terminology sets (ICD, SNOMED, CPT/HCPCS, LOINC) as well as standards for interoperability (HL7v2, FHIR). A team player; willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly. Experience with working and negotiating with stakeholder. Must live in the Continental US. Be either a US citizen or Permanent Resident due to the work we do. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering. Past development experience, specifically web application development. Previous public sector consulting experience and understanding customer needs. Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) or other agile framework. Qualified individuals living in HUBZone-certified areas are strongly encouraged to apply. To find out if you live in a HUBZone go to: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=44.722800,-103.249700&zoom=4 . Our People We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. Location Be in your Element. We are a remote first company based out of Washington, DC. As a HUBZone-certified business we are committed to supporting local economic development. Element is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.