Description

American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking an Associate EDI Integration Engineer to join our Information Technology department. This position will manage file transformations through traditional mapping techniques and with the ASH Gateway tool. This role supports delivery of client and internal reporting including X12 transactions and monitors jobs tied to key reporting, mapping, and file delivery processes. This role may engage in external calls, new file testing, QA, and other coordination with clients and/or Trading Partners.

Remote Worker Considerations

Candidates who are selected for this position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment. This remote/WFH position requires you have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network (minimum internet download of 50 Mbps and 10 Mbps upload speed).  

Responsibilities

• Maintains existing and develops new mapping across a variety of file types, manages inbound file/data processing, develops new files/reports.
• Supports development on a range of EDI transactions; including enrollment, benefits, claims, and financial transactions.
• Works with more senior engineers to develop mapping and translations between data elements for file feeds.
• Contributes to the implementation of EDI connections between client and ASH; supports implementations and operates workloads in production with an eye for error identification/resolution, continuous improvement, and proactive communication with the trading partners and/or customers to reduce/prevent errors.
• Creates and/or maintains appropriate system and process documentation.
• Assists in defining application and/or process enhancements and upgrades.
• Supports testing effort by engaging with user acceptance testing (UAT) and assisting in defect resolution.
• Develops and debugs SQL issues.
• Executes, monitors routine EDI jobs.
• Maintains understanding of general business logic for areas with which the role is most commonly working.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or equivalent experience. If equivalent experience, high school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of SQL Server experience with emphasis on ETL operations.
• Familiarity with Python, JSON, and XSLT.
• Familiarity with monitoring data pipeline processes.
• Familiarity with file transfer protocols i.e., sFTP.
• Experience with QA practices.
• Intermediate-level Excel skills preferred i.e., VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, etc.
• Experience with ASC X12 5010 Standards in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience with third-party EDI mapping and business process tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines and training. Ability to interact directly with external vendors engineering teams.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and partners with other engineers to solve moderate challenges.
• Shows initiative and a willingness to work with others to accomplish a goal.
• Develop, analyze, prioritize, and organize requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts for developers and testers to follow.
• Models strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail and a willingness to work with others to accomplish a goal.
• Working knowledge of business operations and processes affected by data transformation from one format to another.
• Attends requirements gathering with business owners to understand and document data requirements with attention to detail.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task, and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations, and procedures to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.

Mobility

Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time with ability to travel within and outside the facility.

Physical Requirements

Ability to speak, see and hear other personnel and/or objects. Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. Ability to travel within the facility. Capable of using a telephone and computer keyboard. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

Work-from-home (WFH) environment.

American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at (800) 848-3555 x6702.

ASH will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.

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