Interoperability Analyst
hace 11 días
Sacramento
Job DescriptionDescription: SUMMARY: The Interoperability Analyst serves a vital role in supporting the development, execution, and optimization of CalMHSA Connex, CalMHSA’s statewide interoperability platform serving County Behavioral Health. This role combines technical analytical expertise with project coordination responsibilities to ensure timely delivery and alignment of interoperability initiatives. The Analyst is responsible for supporting the effective design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Connex to enable secure, standardized information sharing across the behavioral health ecosystem. Additionally, this role provides critical coordination of projects and deliverables, ensuring milestones, stakeholder engagement, and documentation are aligned with strategic goals and state mandates. This position also collaborates with Qualified Health Information Organizations (QHIOs), Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), EHR vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure integration with broader statewide interoperability efforts, including FHIR API development, EHR connectivity, and transformation initiatives under California’s evolving behavioral health data exchange framework. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: • Collaborate with behavioral health providers, EHR vendors, QHIOs/HIEs, and state partners to implement scalable, standards-based interoperability solutions and foster strong partnerships., • Analyze behavioral health data exchange workflows; create data mapping documentation and maintain related data dictionaries., • Conduct interoperability gap analyses, propose solutions, and ensure alignment with regulatory and technical best practices. -California Data Exchange Framework (DxF) -ONC Cures Act Final Rule -HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 • Support the onboarding of behavioral health entities to interoperability platforms including HIEs and Connex., • Provide troubleshooting and technical support for data integration (e.g., HL7, FHIR, XDS, CDA)., • Develop and maintain technical documentation (interface specifications, SOPs, test plans)., • Support and deliver stakeholder training sessions and knowledge transfer workshops., • Assist with end-to-end project coordination, including scheduling, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and issue tracking., • Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverable logs using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Asana)., • Track and report progress against defined milestones; escalate risks or delays to project leadership., • Facilitate regular working group meetings, vendor calls, and cross-agency coordination efforts., • Collaborate with program managers, developers, analysts, and policy teams to align technical goals with strategic timelines., • Contribute to the creation of status reports, dashboards, and grant-related deliverables., • Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to organizational success. BACKGROUND CHECK ELIGIBLE DUTIES This position will have access to applications housing confidential information, including county records, employee demographic data, and private behavioral health information. The incumbent is responsible for: • Maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to all organizational security protocols., • Ensuring responsible use of access privileges to protect system integrity and prevent accidental or malicious misuse., • Complying with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and internal data governance policies., • Reporting any suspected security incidents promptly and participating in required security training. QUALIFICATIONS An acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and skill will be considered. Education or Certification: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in health informatics, Information Systems, Public Health, or related field. PMP or CAPM certification is a plus but not required. Professional Experience: • 3+ years of experience in healthcare interoperability, ideally within behavioral health systems., • Experience coordinating projects or programs in a health IT environment., • Experience supporting California-specific health data exchange initiatives (e.g., DxF, CalHHS projects), preferred., • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills • Working knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and health information privacy regulations, • Demonstrated understanding of interoperability standards and protocols (e.g., HL7 v2, HL7 FHIR, C-CDA, XDS, IHE)., • Familiarity with Medi-Cal, county behavioral health programs, or state-run data systems., • Familiarity with data integration platforms such as Mirth Connect or Rhapsody., • Familiarity with behavioral health EHR workflows and tools., • Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences., • Curious, tech-savvy, and adaptable, with a growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning., • Detail-oriented and organized, with a strong commitment to code quality and best practices., • Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines., • Demonstrates initiative, independence, and resourcefulness in completing assignments. LANGUAGE SKILLS and MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, and respond appropriately through written or verbal form; demonstrate tactfulness when communicating including internal communication with staff members of all levels; ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively; ability to translate interoperability standards and requirements into clear, actionable documentation. REASONING -- Demonstrate the ability to effectively apply common sense and follow through to daily tasks; demonstrate the ability to work with little or no supervision; demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to conduct gap analyses and propose solutions; demonstrate the ability to efficiently conduct research and ask appropriate probing questions to complete necessary tasks; ability to troubleshoot technical integration issues and identify root causes. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; use phone and headset; use hands, arms, fingers to type; participate in virtual meetings; write; demonstrate strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds; demonstrate clear vision to read printed materials, technical documentation, and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in virtual meetings; and drive a motor vehicle on public roads and highways for occasional stakeholder meetings. SENSORY DEMANDS - The incumbent must spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing technical specifications, data mappings, and compliance documentation. The incumbent must also spend long hours on the computer managing project documentation and coordination activities, which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. MENTAL DEMANDS - There are a number of deadlines associated with this position related to project milestones, state mandates, and interoperability implementation timelines, which may cause significant pressure. The incumbent must also coordinate with a wide variety of stakeholders including county partners, vendors, state agencies, and technical teams on various complex interoperability issues. REGULAR WORK SCHEDULE -- May vary depending on business needs and project demands; however, CalMHSA standard business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday -- Friday. Occasional flexibility may be required for stakeholder meetings across different time zones or project deadline periods. Requirements: