Electronic Data Interchange Specialist

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group•Modesto, CA

1d•$73,400 - $96,000

About The Position

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group (YPMG) is seeking a highly motivated EDI Specialist with strong scripting and automation skills. This role sits at the intersection of healthcare data exchange, workflow optimization, and hands-on technical problem-solving. Taming HL7 files, debugging stubborn integrations, and automating anything that moves (or refuses to), will fill your day. You'll work closely with IT leadership to design, maintain, and enhance the data pipelines connecting Orchard Harvest, Xifin, hospitals, imaging systems, and internal tools. The ideal candidate blends classic EDI knowledge with modern scripting chops. Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Experience with HL7, X12, or similar healthcare EDI standards
Strong Python skills with experience in file parsing, REST API interaction, and automation with preferred knowledge of AD/Entra workflows and identity automation
Proficiency in PowerShell and Windows automation
Ability to troubleshoot complex data flows across multiple systems
Comfort reading and modifying structured data (JSON, XML, CSV)
Familiarity with medical billing workflows or LIS/RIS platforms (e.g., Orchard Harvest, Xifin)
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
Loves solving puzzles - especially healthcare-data-shaped puzzles
Enjoys a mix of detective work, scripting, and occasional spelunking through legacy directory structures
Doesn't panic when seeing an HL7 file with 57 Z-segments
Collaborates well, communicates clearly, and shares knowledge with the team
Isn't afraid to improve or rebuild messy workflows

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience building or supporting healthcare interfaces (Mirth, Rhapsody, Cloverleaf, etc.)
Preferred experience with batch ETL processes, logging frameworks, or diagnostics and ability to work with FTP/FTPS/SFTP environments safely and reliable

Responsibilities

Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot inbound and outbound HL7, ADT, DFT, ORU, and custom data feeds.
Maintain and enhance interfaces between Orchard Harvest, Xifin, and hospital systems.
Validate message integrity, resolve mapping issues, and ensure accurate data flow through FTP, SFTP, REST APIs, and internal pipelines.
Investigate and resolve "unbillable" or malformed records by analyzing clinical, billing, and demographic content.
Support PCCL and AP workflows, including accession hydration and schema reconciliation.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using:
Python (primary)
PowerShell
Batch (.bat)
JSON manipulation
CSV/Excel data handling
Build tooling to parse, transform, and update Xifin and Orchard data (e.g., diagnosis code injection, rendering physician updates, accession repairs).
Develop modular components to support new interface scenarios or evolving business processes.
Maintain strict versioning and "no surprises" development standards.
Work with REST APIs for Xifin, Orchard Harvest, and internal systems.
Rehydrate and submit full-schema API payloads using GET → hydrate → modify → PUT/POST patterns.
Build scalable interfaces capable of processing high-volume clinical data.
Handle authentication, session management, and structured logging.
Maintain automated workflows for handling accession errors, moving files between staging and production directories, and controlling intake pipelines.
Work with Power Automate flows, cloud integrations, and AD/Entra ID workflows when needed.
Assist with general IT projects related to data movement, process automation, and diagnostics.
Write technical documentation for scripts, integrations, and workflows.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and translate them into automated processes.
Provide clear summaries of issues, resolutions, and system behavior. (Bonus points if you can do this without making anyone cry.)