Social Security Administration · 2 hours ago
HIT Integration Developer
Woodlawn, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Social Security Administration is seeking a HIT Integration Developer to enhance digital services for over 330 million Americans. The role involves designing and integrating Health IT interoperability solutions, ensuring compliance with healthcare data standards, and leveraging AI to optimize claims processing workflows.
GovernmentInnovation ManagementNon ProfitProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with vendors and agency experts to ensure timely acquisition of medical evidence for claims adjudication
Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards and interoperability requirements
Support proof-of-concept initiatives to validate new technologies and proactively author best practices and documentation
Maintain a strong understanding of how vendor solutions integrate within the organization's robust, API-driven environment to design, build, troubleshoot, and optimize workflows
Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks
Proactively identify and resolve technical risks, effectively communicating complex concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Identify opportunities to apply AI and machine learning to analyze, extract, and structure information from medical records, enabling the automation and optimization of claims processing workflows
Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-driven solutions that streamline the flow of medical information, reduce manual effort, and improve employee efficiency
Stay current with advancements in AI for healthcare data processing and recommend innovative approaches to enhance SSA's Health IT systems
Qualification
Required
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate
Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying
To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; know about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services
Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience or equivalent to the GS-13 level or above, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled
Such specialized experience must include: Designing, developing, and maintaining Health IT interoperability solutions, platforms, and standards, including data integration, analysis, and testing
Applying hands-on experience with healthcare IT standards, particularly FHIR and HL7 (e.g., HL7 v2.x, HL7 v3, ASTM, X12N, HITSP component specifications)
Integrating and mapping medical coding schemas such as SNOMED-CT, LOINC, RxNorm, ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT for clinical data exchange
Utilizing HL7 Continuity of Care Document (CCD) and Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture (C-CDA) standards and constructs
Engaging with Health IT Interoperability Networks at the technical specification level, such as eHealth Exchange, CareQuality, and CommonWell Health Alliance
Applying knowledge of DirectTrust technical and policy requirements
Understanding the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and its applicability to benefits determination
Developing and integrating APIs-both consumer and producer-for health IT systems
Demonstrating proficiency in programming languages and technologies such as Python, Node.js, Java, J2EE, JavaScript, SOAP/REST Web Services, XSLT, XML, and JSON
Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics
To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience or equivalent to the GS-14 level or above, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled
Such specialized experience must include: Leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced Health IT interoperability solutions, platforms, and standards, including data integration, analysis, and testing
Providing expert guidance and hands-on experience with healthcare IT standards, particularly FHIR and HL7 (e.g., HL7 v2.x, HL7 v3, ASTM, X12N, HITSP component specifications)
Overseeing the integration and mapping of medical coding schemas such as SNOMED-CT, LOINC, RxNorm, ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT to ensure standardized clinical data exchange
Directing the application of HL7 Continuity of Care Document (CCD) and Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture (C-CDA) standards and constructs
Managing technical engagement with Health IT Interoperability Networks at the specification level, such as eHealth Exchange, CareQuality, and CommonWell Health Alliance
Advising on DirectTrust technical and policy requirements and their implementation
Providing strategic leadership on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and its applicability to benefits determination and health information exchange
Overseeing the development and integration of APIs-both consumer and producer-to enable secure and efficient data exchange
Demonstrating advanced programming skills using Python, Node.js, Java, J2EE, JavaScript, SOAP/REST Web Services, XSLT, XML, and JSON
Applying knowledge of machine learning and predictive analytics to support innovative health IT solutions
Benefits
Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Outstationing may be available at the GS-15 level.
Company
Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration enable individuals to find social security services the government offers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo (RudyLRomeroJr)
Chief Executive Officer
Sudhanshu 'Sid' Sinha
Chief Technology Officer
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