Senior Interface Analyst

Apply now Job No: 497043 Department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS Local Title: Senior Interface Analyst Budget Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst Work Type: Full Time Location: Brooklyn, NY Categories: Information Technology Bargaining Unit UUP Job Summary The Department of Information Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Senior Programmer Analyst / Senior Interface Analyst. The successful candidate will: Serve as a Sr. Interface Analyst (HL7) by performing analysis and designing integration mapping to accomplish successful integration between multiple systems within and outside of the enterprise using appropriate HL7 and XML standards and integration tools. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve interface issues in Gerner Openlink/Open Engine, Allscripts elink, ISS and various clinical, financial and other applications. Develop and support HL7 interfaces for multiple ancillary systems, insurance and regulatory agency data exchanges. Provide strong technical expertise in Interface development and support around HL7, CCD/CCDA and Direct Secure Messaging. Perform conversion and code old custom interface programs to integrate them in the Interface Engine. Produce, update and maintain detailed interface technical documentations. Work closely with other Developers and Management on HL7 development and deployment issues. Develop, build, and testing of new interfaces using HL7 standards and other proprietary interface models with Allscripts Sunrise Clinical Manager EMR, various ancillary systems and Vendors. Refer integration problems as required to vendors. Identify new features and capabilities to enhance system usability, HIE expansion, and user adoption. Sustain integrity of integration systems through application updates and upgrades. Review release notes, determine impact to downstream systems, make necessary configuration changes and perform integrated testing. Mentor, train and supervise interface analysts. Assist with maintenance of integration infrastructure including routine support, upgrades, problem diagnosis and performance tuning. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Science, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related business degree. 5+ years of work experience in a similar role in a healthcare technology department. 4+ years of work experience in interface development and support within a healthcare environment. 3+ years of work experience working with the Gerner OpenLink or Open Engine or similar interface engine. 2+ years of work experience working with the Allscripts elink and ISS interface engines or similar interface engine. Experience with HL7 interface design and development with practical experience implementing projects. Proven experience with building and maintaining Document, ADT, Orders, Result, Dictation, Scheduling, Dictionary, Charge, and Conversion Interfaces. Hands on experience working with HL7 message types such as ADT OBX and ORM. Proficiency with HL7. Hands on experience on Perl/CCL/Java and MS SQL Server. Expertise in conversion of old custom interface programs to Main Interface Engine. Experienced in development and support of HL7 interfaces for multiple ancillary systems, insurance and regulatory agencies for data exchange. Knowledge of programming languages such as Perl, Python, .NET, C#, Unix, SQL, Oracle or other scripting languages. HL7 Data Conversion Mapping and SSIS package knowledge is desirable. Experience and familiarity with Healthcare Provider platforms and technologies. Consultative approach to solving complex integration problems. Ability to see the big picture and recommend strategies based on detailed understanding of current state as well as future direction. Supervisory and mentoring skills to manage the work of analysts. Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle (requirement, design, development, testing, deployment, support). Strong analytical and communication skills. Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above. Preferred Qualifications Integration experience with Gerner Openlink/Open Engine, Allscripts elink and ISS. Expertise in Perl script programming. HL7 Certification. Working experience with Allscripts Sunrise Clinical Manager or other EMR, Gerner Siemens Eagle, Lab, radiology, cardiology and other Healthcare ancillary systems. Work Schedule Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time) Salary Grade/Rank Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Executive Order Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu Advertised: December 03, 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Open until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr