EDI Specialist

About the role

3 Squared Technology Group is recruiting an EDI Specialist for an on-site position in Montgomery, AL, working in the Bureau of Information Technology (IT) of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). The role supports the Promoting Interoperability (PI) project and develops, coordinates, implements and leads all EDI-related work for data exchange between the state public health lab and its public health partners. The specialist acts as the main link between ADPH and data-trading partners.

Key responsibilities

• Gather requirements and analyze and design specifications for enhancements and extensions of EDI applications, interfaces and mappings.
• Coordinate EDI testing and on-boarding.
• Contact trading partners, analyze the data they exchange, observe data records to record errors and correct failures.
• Work with employees at all levels of the organization to ensure accurate and proper data exchanges.
• Assist with testing, observe and interpret messages received, and report updates to the supervisor.

Required profile

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university, with coursework in computer science, engineering or a closely related field.
• One to two years of experience in systems and programming.
• Working knowledge of EDI translation software, integration engines, JavaScript and MS SQL.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with public health managers, disease surveillance staff and other trading partners.
• Ability to judge well in demanding situations, react to frequent changes in duties and volume, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• The customer is very busy and has no time to train candidates, so the candidate must be able to get started quickly.

Required skills

• Rhapsody Integration Engine v.6+
• HL7 messages and specifications
• JavaScript
• Oracle SQL: developing reports and ad-hoc queries
• XML
• Personal computer hardware and related equipment

What we offer

• Health care, vision and dental coverage.
• Training expenses.
• Competitive paid time off and holidays.