Data Integration Engineer

As a Clinical Data Integration Engineer at LCS, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data integration solutions that bridge the gap between various data sources, including healthcare data, and our analytical systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless flow of data and contribute to the success of our data-driven initiatives. This role will also involve expertise in HIPAA compliance and Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration.

 

Experience is Everything;

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative work space. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors. 

 

The Role: 

• Design and architect data integration solutions that meet business requirements, including the integration of healthcare data from Electronic Health Records (EHRs), ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability.
• Develop, implement, support, and maintain data integrations from diverse sources, including EHR systems, into our data warehouse.
• Design and develop reporting, both from within the EHR systems and from data extracted from the EHR, clinical systems, and data warehouse. 
• Collaborate with EHR systems and vendors to establish efficient data extraction processes and maintain data source connections, while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Ensure that all healthcare data integration processes are fully compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and other relevant healthcare data security and privacy standards.
• Implement data validation and quality checks to guarantee the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of healthcare data throughout the integration process.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data integration processes, data flows, and solutions to facilitate knowledge transfer and troubleshooting.
• Proactively identify and resolve data integration issues and provide timely support to resolve any data-related incidents.
• Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, the Health Services Division, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs. 

 

Experience:

• BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a functional analyst or 3 years as a System Engineer.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data integration, ETL, or related field, preferably with a focus on healthcare data, HIPAA compliance, and EHR integration.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in data integration tools and technologies.
• Strong SQL skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and distribute significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• In-depth knowledge of database systems and data warehousing.
• Experience working with EHR / EMR data and vendors strongly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Expertise in healthcare data and healthcare data security.
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence and agile methodologies
• Strong problem solving ability with focus on quality and urgency
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; organization and team skills
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and use good judgment in making routine decisions
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Performs work under minimal supervision

 

Why LCS? 

Industry leader. The Nation’s third-largest senior living operator, ran