Clinical Informatics Specialist
$120,000–$143,000 year
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Manage the governance of the canonical data model definition and maintenance processes, designing detailed logic for data transformations between standards like HL7v2, FHIR, and OMOP. Serve as the subject matter expert on terminologies such as SNOMED CT and LOINC, defining concept maps to ensure semantic interoperability while troubleshooting binding issues. Collaborate with clinical subject matter experts to translate clinical intent into precise technical specifications and author functional specifications for interoperability pipelines. Validate data models and transformation logic to ensure they are clinically sound and accurately reflect the patient story, conducting safety assessments to mitigate risks related to data loss or misinterpretation. Ensure all data designs comply with privacy regulations including HIPAA and GDPR.
Required Qualifications
- Clinical degree (MD, DO, RN, PharmD, NP/PA) with active or previous licensure
- Equivalent deep domain experience in Health Informatics
- 5+ years of experience in clinical informatics, data modeling, or interoperability analysis
- Deep mastery of HL7v2, C-CDA, and FHIR (resources, profiles, and implementation guides)
- Proficiency with LOINC, SNOMED CT, ICD-10, and RxNorm browsers and hierarchy structures
- Experience with mapping tools, SQL, and data modeling software
- Understanding of ONC certification rules (USCDI), TEFCA, and CMS interoperability rules
- Ability to demystify technical jargon for clinicians and clinical workflows for developers
- Strong capability to visualize data flows and identify edge cases in complex clinical scenarios
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for creating documentation and specifications
Desired Qualifications
- InterSystems IRIS for Health or HealthShare environments
- Experience with other major integration engines combined with a willingness to learn InterSystems technology
- Familiarity with OMOP CDM or openEHR archetypes
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