FHIR Analyst with CMS Interoperability and EMR Integrations - Remote (US)

Role: FHIR Analyst, CMS Interoperability and EMR Integrations

Remote (US)

Contract

Job Summary:

• The FHIR Analyst will be a subject matter expert in implementing and maintaining interoperability solutions in compliance with the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F).
• This role requires an in-depth understanding of FHIR standards, data mapping, and API development within the payer and provider domains.
• The analyst will work closely with business, compliance, and IT teams to ensure the organization meets all regulatory deadlines and improves data exchange for prior authorizations, patient access, and payer-to-payer data transfer.

Key responsibilities:

• Regulatory analysis and interpretation: Analyze and interpret the CMS-0057-F rule and related FHIR Implementation Guides (IGs), such as CARIN BB, US Core, Da Vinci PDEX, and Da Vinci CRD, DTR, and PAS, to translate complex regulatory requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Requirements gathering
• Data mapping and modeling: Perform in-depth data analysis and mapping exercises, linking proprietary source system data to the appropriate FHIR resources and profiles, as well as integration with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), such as Epic and Cerner, using FHIR APIs.
• FHIR API implementation support: Assist development teams in the design, development, and testing of the following FHIR-based APIs mandated by CMS-0057-F
• Prior Authorization API
• Patient Access API: Maintain and enhance the FHIR Patient Access API to meet new reporting metrics and data requirements.
• Provider Access API
• Payer-to-Payer API
• Testing and validation: Create functional test cases, execute testing using tools like Postman, and validate FHIR outputs against implementation guides to ensure compliance and data quality.
• Documentation and reporting: Develop comprehensive documentation, including data flow diagrams, HL7 FHIR API specifications, and test results. Assist in generating the CMS Interoperability Patient Access API and prior authorization metrics required for public reporting to CMS.
• Issue resolution
• Stakeholder engagement

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Health Informatics, Computer Science, or Business.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a data or systems analyst in the US healthcare industry, with a focus on HL7 FHIR and interoperability projects.
• Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization regulations, including CMS-0057-F and its impact on payers and providers.

Technical skills:

• Hands-on experience with FHIR API interactions, resources (e.g., Patient, Coverage, ServiceRequest), and Implementation Guides.
• Proficiency in data analysis and mapping techniques.
• Experience with testing tools like Postman for API validation.
• Intermediate level experience with SQL for data profiling and analysis.
• Privacy and Security Standards: Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations, such as HIPAA, to handle sensitive patient information during data exchange.
• Interoperability standards: Familiarity with related healthcare standards such as HL7 v2, CCDA, USCDI, and clinical terminology like SNOMED, LOINC, and CPT.

Preferred:

• HL7 FHIR certification.
• Experience in the payer domain with a strong understanding of payer workflows and data management.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).