Director, Clinical Interoperability & Interfaces
Job Description Summary
The Director, Interoperability and Interfaces will lead the design, development, and execution of enterprise-wide interoperability strategies, enabling seamless and secure exchange of health data across systems, providers, and partners. This leader will be responsible for ensuring that clinical and operational systems communicate effectively through robust interfaces, APIs, and data integration solutions.
How will you make an impact & Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Strategic LeadershipDefine and drive the organization’s interface and interoperability strategy aligned with business and clinical goals
Establish governance, standards, and best practices for system integration and data exchange
Integration Architecture & OversightOversee the design, implementation, and optimization of interfaces (HL7, FHIR, APIs, etc.) and custom interfaces between EHRs, labs, payers, pharmacies, health information exchanges (HIEs), and third-party systems.
Ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing integration architecture across platforms
Operational ExcellenceLead interface engine operations, including monitoring, incident management, and performance tuning
Ensure high availability and reliability of data exchange across systems
Team Leadership & DevelopmentBuild, mentor, and manage high-performing integration and interoperability teams
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with clinical, IT, product, and vendor teams to support integration needs and priorities
Translate business and clinical requirements into technical integration solutions
Standards & ComplianceEnsure adherence to healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR, X12, etc.) and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, TEFCA, etc.)
Stay current with evolving interoperability frameworks and industry trends
Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementManage relationships with EHR vendors, third-party partners, and integration platforms
Evaluate and select tools and technologies to support interoperability initiatives
Data Quality & GovernanceEnsure integrity, accuracy, and consistency of data exchanged between systems
Collaborate with data governance teams to enforce data standards and policies
Project & Portfolio ManagementOversee integration project portfolio, including prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery timelines
Drive successful execution of complex, cross-system integration initiatives
Data Integration: Oversee data ingestion, normalization, and exchange to support real-time and batch processing for clinical, analytics, and reporting use cases
Innovation & Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to modernize integrations (e.g., API-first, event-driven architecture)
Lead initiatives to improve interoperability maturity and reduce technical debt
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in healthcare IT with significant leadership responsibility in interoperability, system integration, or health data exchange.
Extensive experience with HL7 (v2/v3), FHIR, CCD/C-CDA, X12, ADT, and API-based integration in a clinical environment.
Knowledge of interoperability frameworks, including TEFCA, Carequality, and CommonWell.
Familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, NextGen), interface engines, and health information exchange platforms.
Proven track record of managing complex integration projects and cross-functional technical teams.
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, privacy/security standards, and health IT certification criteria.
Preferred Certifications
HL7 Certified Interface Developer
Health Level Seven (HL7) or FHIR proficiency certifications
PMP, CPHIMS, or CHDA
Cloud integration or API management credentials (e.g., AWS, Azure, Mulesoft)
Compensation:
$174,685.00to
$262,027.00
The Director, Interoperability and Interfaces will lead the design, development, and execution of enterprise-wide interoperability strategies, enabling seamless and secure exchange of health data across systems, providers, and partners. This leader will be responsible for ensuring that clinical and operational systems communicate effectively through robust interfaces, APIs, and data integration solutions.
How will you make an impact & Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Strategic LeadershipDefine and drive the organization’s interface and interoperability strategy aligned with business and clinical goals
Establish governance, standards, and best practices for system integration and data exchange
Integration Architecture & OversightOversee the design, implementation, and optimization of interfaces (HL7, FHIR, APIs, etc.) and custom interfaces between EHRs, labs, payers, pharmacies, health information exchanges (HIEs), and third-party systems.
Ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing integration architecture across platforms
Operational ExcellenceLead interface engine operations, including monitoring, incident management, and performance tuning
Ensure high availability and reliability of data exchange across systems
Team Leadership & DevelopmentBuild, mentor, and manage high-performing integration and interoperability teams
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with clinical, IT, product, and vendor teams to support integration needs and priorities
Translate business and clinical requirements into technical integration solutions
Standards & ComplianceEnsure adherence to healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR, X12, etc.) and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, TEFCA, etc.)
Stay current with evolving interoperability frameworks and industry trends
Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementManage relationships with EHR vendors, third-party partners, and integration platforms
Evaluate and select tools and technologies to support interoperability initiatives
Data Quality & GovernanceEnsure integrity, accuracy, and consistency of data exchanged between systems
Collaborate with data governance teams to enforce data standards and policies
Project & Portfolio ManagementOversee integration project portfolio, including prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery timelines
Drive successful execution of complex, cross-system integration initiatives
Data Integration: Oversee data ingestion, normalization, and exchange to support real-time and batch processing for clinical, analytics, and reporting use cases
Innovation & Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to modernize integrations (e.g., API-first, event-driven architecture)
Lead initiatives to improve interoperability maturity and reduce technical debt
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in healthcare IT with significant leadership responsibility in interoperability, system integration, or health data exchange.
Extensive experience with HL7 (v2/v3), FHIR, CCD/C-CDA, X12, ADT, and API-based integration in a clinical environment.
Knowledge of interoperability frameworks, including TEFCA, Carequality, and CommonWell.
Familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, NextGen), interface engines, and health information exchange platforms.
Proven track record of managing complex integration projects and cross-functional technical teams.
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, privacy/security standards, and health IT certification criteria.
Preferred Certifications
HL7 Certified Interface Developer
Health Level Seven (HL7) or FHIR proficiency certifications
PMP, CPHIMS, or CHDA
Cloud integration or API management credentials (e.g., AWS, Azure, Mulesoft)
Compensation:
$174,685.00to
$262,027.00