Sr Technical Consultant at Altera Digital Health

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Health ITIndustries

Requirements

Proven expertise in healthcare integration and messaging standards, primarily HL7 (V2 and/or FHIR)
Demonstrated ability to develop, produce, and execute unit test cases for integration components
Proficiency in at least one software or scripting language used in an integration context
Strong ability to liaise with non-technical stakeholders (Business Analysts, Clients) to define and document technical requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (highly desirable)
Professional certification such as HL7 V2 Certification or completion of the HL7 Fundamentals Course (highly desirable)
Experience with other APIs and integration platforms in a healthcare environment (highly desirable)

Responsibilities

Apply advanced computer science and engineering principles to design, develop, and test interoperability solutions using software or scripting languages, including developing new functionality and enhancing/maintaining existing systems
Act as the liaison with Business Analysts and internal/external clients to ensure healthcare integration requirements—including HL7 standards—are clearly understood, documented, and met
Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on HL7 V2, FHIR, and CDA standards, ensuring all developed interfaces are compliant, efficient, and meet rigorous data exchange requirements
Develop and execute comprehensive unit test cases for integration components; guide the team to improve integration quality and productivity, sharing knowledge of best practices
Assist in accurately scoping and estimating complex integration work, evaluating technical feasibility and asking the right questions to derive accurate effort estimates
Develop proofs of concept for new healthcare integration ideas and methodologies (e.g., HL7 FHIR); produce and maintain supporting technical, integration, and installation documentation for both internal and external publication

Skills

HL7 V2

FHIR

CDA

Software Engineering

Scripting

Interoperability

Healthcare Integration

Unit Testing

EHR

Altera Digital Health

Cloud-based EMR solutions for healthcare providers

About Altera Digital Health

Altera Health provides technology solutions for hospitals and health networks in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on enhancing patient care and improving clinical workflows. Their main product is a cloud-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system that allows healthcare providers to digitally store, manage, and access patient information. This system is designed to be user-friendly, enabling clinicians to prioritize patient care over administrative tasks. Altera Health differentiates itself from competitors by offering a scalable and cost-effective SaaS model, which includes subscription fees for their EMR system and additional services like scanning and document management. The company's goal is to support healthcare providers in modernizing their operations and achieving better patient outcomes through improved information flow and operational efficiency.

Maipú, ChileHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Generative AI adoption may increase competition, challenging Altera's market position.

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Differentiation

Altera's cloud-based EMR system enhances patient care and streamlines clinical workflows.

Partnership with Microsoft Azure boosts Altera's cloud-native EHR capabilities for rural hospitals.

Altera's offensive cybersecurity approach proactively addresses vulnerabilities before exploitation.

Upsides

Generative AI collaboration with EPAM enhances efficiency and reduces operational costs.

Paragon Denali offers scalable, cost-effective solutions for smaller hospitals on Microsoft Azure.

Altera's Sunrise EHR ranked top inpatient EHR for community and acute rehabilitation hospitals.

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