Position Summary
The Interface Analyst is responsible to develop, manage, document, coordinate and track technical aspects of interfaces between the electronic health record (Epic), Epic’s interface application (Bridges), the interface engine, and ancillary applications. The Interface Analyst needs to be able to coordinate these efforts with the larger Epic team and support and implement the specific interfaces. Under the direction of the Interface Manager, the position will serve as a technical resource for the project team with primary responsibilities for all aspects of implementing interfaces between MFA clinical and practice management systems with MFA vendors, provider organizations, and other third-party organizations as required. The individual must be able to maintain clinical and regulatory requirements in mapping tables, HL7 messaging standards, and maintaining clinical and external entity EHR demands.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
- Follow proper standards for the development of interfaces and provide meaningful input to the development of such standards.
- Provide proper development and upgrades to facilitate implementing improvements as they become available.
- Develops detailed specifications and documentation for software changes by interface vendors or for internally implemented modifications, providing communication of all changes as directed by the interface manager.
- Manages the development life cycle for development and implementation projects to ensure quality and performance standards are maintained.
- At the direction of the manager, develops or incorporates specifications when additional functionality or requirements are needed with a vendor internal department, or third-party partner.
- Gather and translate end user requirements and issues into application solutions that satisfy the needs of the project and/or MFA.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
College Degree Required:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in IT or a computer-related field; OR
- Associate's degree and experience commensurate with the job requirements outlined herein
Licensure
- Current Epic certification(s) for Bridges may be required by the interface manager. If required, new hires and transfers have no more than 45 days from completion of MFA-sponsored Epic training to complete any required Epic certifications. Must remain current on relevant Epic Certifications, badges, training, and other credentials.
Experience
- 4 years of experience in healthcare or healthcare-related organization, preferably with an Electronic Health Record system.
- Additional experience may be required based upon assignment.
Physical Requirements
- Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in a clinical setting.
- Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
- Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
- Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.
About GW MFA
MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.