Epic Senior Systems Analyst, Interfaces/Bridges
The GW Medical Faculty Associates, Arlington, VA, United States
Position Summary
Join GW MFA and be part of a high-impact team supporting enterprise-wide integration for a leading academic medical organization. This role is ideal for an Epic Bridges-certified professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building, optimizing, and supporting critical HL7 interfaces that directly impact patient care and system performance.
The Epic Senior Systems Analyst, Interfaces/Bridges is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of HL7 interfaces for the Epic EHR and third-party systems across the enterprise. This role ensures seamless, accurate, and secure data exchange between Epic and multiple ancillary systems.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in HL7 and interface development, along with the ability to understand operational workflows and translate business needs into effective system solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Develop and support HL7 interfaces for the Epic EHR and ancillary systems
Design, build, test, and deploy interfaces using Epic Bridges and HL7 standards
Monitor and maintain interface performance, ensuring data integrity and timely message processing
Troubleshoot and resolve interface errors, message failures, and data discrepancies
Perform HL7 message mapping, transformation, and validation (ADT, ORM, ORU, SIU, etc.)
Review Epic release updates and implement required interface changes
Support interface engine maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support integrations and resolve issues
Maintain accurate and up-to-date interface documentation and standard operating procedures
Participate in system testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing
Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards, security, and interoperability requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
Licenses/Certifications
Epic Bridges Certification
Experience
Prior professional experience developing and supporting interfaces within the Epic EHR environment and ancillary applications
Strong experience with HL7 interface design, development, and support
Proven experience building and maintaining HL7 message types (ADT, Orders, Results, Scheduling, etc.)
Prior professional experience with Epic Bridges interface development and support
Prior professional experience with an integration engine such as InterSystems IRIS for Health
Prior professional experience with HL7 data mapping and transformation
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Physical Requirements
Walk, bend, twist, and reach above shoulder frequently in an office setting
Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
Regularly exposed to healthcare setting that may require personal protective equipment
Requires manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment
About GW MFA
MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers, preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Join GW MFA and be part of a high-impact team supporting enterprise-wide integration for a leading academic medical organization. This role is ideal for an Epic Bridges-certified professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building, optimizing, and supporting critical HL7 interfaces that directly impact patient care and system performance.
The Epic Senior Systems Analyst, Interfaces/Bridges is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of HL7 interfaces for the Epic EHR and third-party systems across the enterprise. This role ensures seamless, accurate, and secure data exchange between Epic and multiple ancillary systems.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in HL7 and interface development, along with the ability to understand operational workflows and translate business needs into effective system solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Develop and support HL7 interfaces for the Epic EHR and ancillary systems
Design, build, test, and deploy interfaces using Epic Bridges and HL7 standards
Monitor and maintain interface performance, ensuring data integrity and timely message processing
Troubleshoot and resolve interface errors, message failures, and data discrepancies
Perform HL7 message mapping, transformation, and validation (ADT, ORM, ORU, SIU, etc.)
Review Epic release updates and implement required interface changes
Support interface engine maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support integrations and resolve issues
Maintain accurate and up-to-date interface documentation and standard operating procedures
Participate in system testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing
Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards, security, and interoperability requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
Licenses/Certifications
Epic Bridges Certification
Experience
Prior professional experience developing and supporting interfaces within the Epic EHR environment and ancillary applications
Strong experience with HL7 interface design, development, and support
Proven experience building and maintaining HL7 message types (ADT, Orders, Results, Scheduling, etc.)
Prior professional experience with Epic Bridges interface development and support
Prior professional experience with an integration engine such as InterSystems IRIS for Health
Prior professional experience with HL7 data mapping and transformation
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Physical Requirements
Walk, bend, twist, and reach above shoulder frequently in an office setting
Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
Regularly exposed to healthcare setting that may require personal protective equipment
Requires manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment
About GW MFA
MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers, preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.