Healthcare Data Integration Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: 12+ months

Position Summary

The Integration & Onboarding Messaging Specialist is a contract position supporting the Messaging Team in onboarding healthcare facilities for Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) and Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) .

The specialist will support the Lead Integration Analyst and team members by conducting testing and validation in a controlled environment before production deployment. The role focuses on message structure, content accuracy, successful integration, production readiness, and accurate ingestion of messages from multiple sources, including:

• HL7
• Flat files
• Web portals
• REDCap
• Other electronic data sources

The specialist will work closely with internal and external partners to maintain data quality and compliance with applicable reporting standards.

Working Hours & Location

• Location: Richmond, VA area
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Office Requirement: At least 1 day per week
• Typical Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, with some flexibility
• Additional in-office meetings, training, divisional activities, and team-building events may be required.
• Additional in-person attendance may be requested based on business needs.
• Candidates are expected to be local to the Richmond, VA area; exceptions may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

ELR & eCR Onboarding

• Support onboarding activities from structural and content validation through test and production readiness.
• Ensure messages successfully load into surveillance test environments and meet department requirements.
• Verify that messages are properly ingested into department systems through Rhapsody interfaces.

Messaging Testing & Production

• Utilize the Messaging Testing System (MTS) application to test incoming messages.
• Confirm message flow and production readiness.
• Monitor messaging queues and facility onboarding status.

Message Validation

• Validate message structure and content against HL7 standards and department requirements.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies for resolution.
• Research data anomalies and support reconciliation efforts.

Monitoring & Issue Resolution

• Track onboarding progress and document findings.
• Escalate issues to the Lead I/O Messaging Analyst as needed.
• Troubleshoot data quality and messaging issues.

Compliance & Standards

• Verify messages meet applicable:
• • HL7 standards
  • CDC guidelines
  • Virginia disease reporting requirements
• Maintain data quality, security, and integrity throughout the onboarding process.
• Follow record retention policies and protect patient confidentiality.

Communication & Collaboration

• Provide clear and timely updates to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Participate in feedback calls and internal meetings.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on special projects.
• Provide status updates and communicate onboarding progress.

Other Duties

• Participate in meetings and provide status updates.
• Support messaging, onboarding, and integration initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and other assigned activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Statistics, Public Health Informatics, Information Technology , or a related field.
• Equivalent experience and training may be considered.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data.
• Ability to troubleshoot data issues and identify data trends.
• Experience developing and maintaining documentation of data quality findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and execute testing and validation of electronic messages.
• Ability to identify, report, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ability to research and resolve data anomalies.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate feedback.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, security, and data integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HL7 messaging standards , including:
• • HL7 v2.3.1
  • HL7 v2.5.1
  • C-CDA
• Knowledge of disease reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of public health disease surveillance.
• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology.
• Experience troubleshooting data issues using:
• • SQL
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access
  • 7Edit

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.

At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.\r\n\r\nHeadquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.\r\n\r\nAs one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.\r\n\r\nWith a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.\r\n\r\nTSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.\r\n\r\nAt TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.\r\n\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\n\r\n22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.