
Technical Lead -Epic EMR/EHR Integration
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead for Epic EMR/EHR Integration to architect, design, and lead interoperability solutions across clinical systems. This role requires deep expertise in Epic interoperability frameworks—such as HL7, FHIR, APIs, and Epic-specific tools—along with strong leadership in guiding technical teams, managing integration roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with healthcare data exchange standards.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Lead the design and development of integrations between Epic and internal/external systems.
- Define technical architecture using Epic interoperability tools (Bridges, Interconnect, APIs, HL7, FHIR).
- Provide technical supervision, code reviews, and guidance to integration engineers.
- Ensure all integration solutions follow best practices for security, performance, and scalability.
- Translate clinical and operational requirements into technical designs and workflows.
Epic Integration & Interoperability
- Develop and maintain HL7 interfaces using Epic Bridges and related tools.
- Work with Epic Interconnect, FHIR APIs, and RESTful services for modern integration approaches.
- Support ADT, Orders, Results, Clinical Documentation, and other common Epic interface types.
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across environments (test, stage, prod).
- Ensure HIPAA, HITRUST, and regulatory compliance for data exchange.
- Work with project managers, analysts, and business stakeholders to define timelines and deliverables.
- Manage technical delivery for integration projects from planning through go-live.
- Communicate technical plans and progress to leadership in a clear, structured manner.
- Develop documentation, technical diagrams, and operational procedures.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Epic EMR/EHR integrations.
- Epic certification or proficiency in one or more:
- Epic Bridges
- Epic Interconnect
- FHIR/HL7
- Strong knowledge of HL7 v2.x messaging, FHIR, REST APIs, JSON, XML.
- Strong understanding of healthcare workflow and interoperability standards (HIPAA, C-CDA, X12).
- Proficiency with scripting/programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar).
- Proven experience mentoring engineers or leading technical teams.
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud technologies (Azure/AWS/GCP) for healthcare integrations.
- Experience integrating with medical devices
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, Git-based workflow.
Work Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Epic EMR/EHR integrations.
- Epic certification or proficiency in one or more:
- Epic Bridges
- Epic Interconnect
- FHIR/HL7
- Strong knowledge of HL7 v2.x messaging, FHIR, REST APIs, JSON, XML.
- Strong understanding of healthcare workflow and interoperability standards (HIPAA, C-CDA, X12).
- Proficiency with scripting/programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar).
- Proven experience mentoring engineers or leading technical teams.
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.