Job Title : FHIR Integration Engineer - Epic EMR / EHR (Inbound Data Mapping)
Location : Remote
Employment Type : Contract (6 months)
About BigRio
BigRio is a Boston-based, remote-first technology consulting firm specializing in advanced data and software solutions. We partner with forward-thinking organizations to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and innovative technology, with particular expertise in AI / ML, data engineering, and cloud-native applications. Our clients span healthcare, life sciences, government, and enterprise sectors, and we are known for our ability to tackle complex challenges with cutting-edge solutions.
About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced FHIR Engineer to support critical healthcare data integration projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with Epic EMR / EHR systems , focusing on FHIR-based APIs, Epic data mapping, and inbound data integration workflows . You will play a key role in transforming, mapping, and validating clinical data as it flows into Epic environments, supporting interoperability and compliance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain FHIR-based interfaces for exchanging healthcare data with Epic and other EHRs.
- Work on Epic inbound data workflows , mapping external clinical and administrative data to Epic data models.
- Collaborate with integration teams to design and implement solutions aligned with HL7 FHIR standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., USCDI).
- Perform data mapping, transformation, and validation of EHR messages and clinical documents .
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues related to data ingestion, mapping, and routing.
- Support testing and deployment activities in QA and production environments.
- Participate in agile development cycles and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
Required Qualifications :
4+ years of experience in healthcare integration, particularly working with FHIR APIs and EHR / EMR systems .Strong hands-on experience with Epic EHR , including Epic data mapping (especially inbound data) .Solid understanding of FHIR R4 , RESTful APIs, HL7 v2, and other healthcare standards.Experience with data ingestion pipelines , data normalization, and structured clinical data formats.Familiarity with healthcare interoperability platforms and tools (e.g., Mirth, InterSystems, Redox, or HealthShare)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Preferred Qualifications :
Epic certifications (e.g., Bridges, HL7, Chronicles) are a plus.Experience working with ModMed, Athena, or Cerner is an advantage.Knowledge of US healthcare compliance standards (HIPAA, CMS mandates, etc.).Background in software development (Python, JavaScript, or similar) is a plus.