Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Permanent Position
Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight including ADO
Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 6 (HS6) + over award based on experience
Hybrid Model - Melbourne location / Work From Home (as required)
Staff Benefits
The Department
The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) department sits within the Clinical Information Systems sub-division and is a cornerstone of the hospital's digital ecosystem. It manages the operational performance, enhancement, and integration of the EMR and PAS. These systems are interconnected using the Rhapsody integration engine, supporting data flow across multiple platforms critical to clinical workflows. The department works closely with clinical and administrative areas to ensure systems align with optimal patient outcomes.
The Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Integration Specialist to drive the design, implementation, and support of interoperability solutions across Alfred Health’s EMR ecosystem. If you have deep expertise in Oracle Health’s Cerner Millennium Foreign System Interfaces, HL7 standards, Rhapsody, and API-based integration, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Develop, implement, and maintain integration solutions between Oracle Health’s Cerner Millennium and third-party systems
- Manage HL7 interfaces using Rhapsody, ensuring seamless clinical and administrative data exchange
- Work on interface development, from requirements gathering to deployment and ongoing optimisation
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues, ensuring uptime, stability, and security
- Collaborate with clinicians, analysts, and vendors to enhance interoperability and patient safety
- Stay ahead of emerging FHIR, REST API, and CDA standards to support Alfred Health’s digital health strategy
What You’ll Bring
- Strong experience in Cerner Millennium Foreign System Interfaces (FSI), OpenView, CCL, and SQL
- 5+ years of experience working with HL7 messaging, interface engines (preferably Rhapsody), and healthcare IT
- Proficiency in REST APIs, FHIR, and Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) is highly desirable
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a high-paced healthcare environment
- Experience in interface management — design, testing, deployment, and documentation
Why Join Us?
- Career Growth - Access professional development and emerging Digital Health innovations
- Impactful Work - Shape the future of interoperability and healthcare IT at a leading hospital network
- Work-Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements and ADO entitlements
- Generous Benefits – Salary packaging, onsite gym, discounted health insurance, and more!
For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Steven White, Manager EMR, Operations, Development and Support at st.white@alfred.org.au
Applications close Thursday, 20th March 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au