HIS Integration Developer, Associate

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: UHN Digital
Reports to: Senior Manager, Integration & Technical Services
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: H0:06
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $36.90 to $46.13 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Full-Time, 12 Months
Closing Date: January 11, 2025

Position Summary

The HIS Integration Developer Associate reports into the Senior Integration Manager. The HIS Integration Developer Associate designs, develops, tests, and maintenance of HL7 interfaces within the Epic ecosystem.

Duties

• HIS Integration Associate will work closely with the Senior Integration Manager, Project Management, Application teams, and Technical teams to ensure that integration engineering solutions meet the needs of the UHN end users.

• Entry-level knowledge of HL7 standards (e.g., HL7 v2.x, HL7 v3, FHIR), message types, segments, and protocols.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Completion of assigned vendor training and certification achievement in vendor application may be required.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java.
• Experience with OS language (Unix, and/or Linux, and/or Windows).
• Experience with FTP and SFTP.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and the ability to architect innovative solutions to complex interface challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making.
• Strong analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand organizational requirements.
• Ability to quickly identify technical risks or issues and escalate to management in order to mitigate impacts to project timeline or budget.
• Able to learn in a self-directed, fast paced, rapidly-changing environment.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.