Integration Lead

Implementation Lead – Clinical Integration Focus

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Strong intent for Full-Time Conversion)

Industry: Healthcare Insurance/ Clinical Data

Location: Newark, NJ

Local candidates are expected to be onsite two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Non-local candidates must travel onsite one full week per month (typically the second week).

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Domain: Healthcare Data & Clinical Systems Integration

Overview

We’re seeking a hands-on Implementation Lead with deep experience in clinical data integration and healthcare interoperability. This individual will drive the delivery of integration initiatives across clinical systems — connecting EMRs, payer systems, and data platforms (Epic, Athena, HL7/FHIR, CCD/ADT).

This is not a management-only role — it’s for someone who can lead from the front, get into the data, and work collaboratively across business and technical teams. The right person thrives in fast-moving, “all-hands-on-deck” environments where initiative and accountability matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of clinical integration and data exchange projects.
• Define, scope, and manage integration deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with Data Architects and BSAs to design and execute system integrations.
• Develop and document use cases, data mappings, and workflow processes.
• Ensure adherence to data standards and interoperability protocols (HL7, FHIR, CCD, ADT).
• Drive Epic and Athena integration activities, working closely with interface and data teams.
• Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and test cases.
• Support SDLC execution, sprint planning, and weekly progress tracking.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, development teams, and external partners.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure timely delivery of integration milestones.

Required Experience

• 7 years in healthcare IT or clinical data integration roles.
• Proven experience with Epic and Athena integration projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of HL7, CCD, FHIR, ADT, and other healthcare data exchange formats.
• Strong understanding of clinical data workflows and patient data exchange between systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent implementations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills — comfortable leading discussions across technical and business stakeholders.
• Deep familiarity with SDLC, project scoping, and technical specification development.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Background working with payer or PBM systems.
• Exposure to data governance, data modeling, or data platform architecture.
• Experience in a consulting environment or with large-scale healthcare integrations.
• Strong SQL and data analysis capabilities.