Job Title: FHIR Integration Engineer - Epic EMR/EHR (Inbound Data Mapping) Location: Remote Employment Type: Contract (6 months) About BigRio BigRio is a Boston-based, remote-first technology consulting firm specializing in advanced data and software solutions. We partner with forward-thinking organizations to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and innovative technology, with particular expertise in AI/ML, data engineering, and cloud-native applications. Our clients span healthcare, life sciences, government, and enterprise sectors, and we are known for our ability to tackle complex challenges with cutting-edge solutions. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced FHIR Engineer to support critical healthcare data integration projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with Epic EMR/EHR systems, focusing on FHIR-based APIs, Epic data mapping, and inbound data integration workflows. You will play a key role in transforming, mapping, and validating clinical data as it flows into Epic environments, supporting interoperability and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain FHIR-based interfaces for exchanging healthcare data with Epic and other EHRs. Work on Epic inbound data workflows, mapping external clinical and administrative data to Epic data models. Collaborate with integration teams to design and implement solutions aligned with HL7 FHIR standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., USCDI). Perform data mapping, transformation, and validation of EHR messages and clinical documents. Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues related to data ingestion, mapping, and routing. Support testing and deployment activities in QA and production environments. Participate in agile development cycles and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners. Required Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in healthcare integration, particularly working with FHIR APIs and EHR/EMR systems. Strong hands-on experience with Epic EHR, including Epic data mapping (especially inbound data). Solid understanding of FHIR R4, RESTful APIs, HL7 v2, and other healthcare standards. Experience with data ingestion pipelines, data normalization, and structured clinical data formats. Familiarity with healthcare interoperability platforms and tools (e.g., Mirth, InterSystems, Redox, or HealthShare) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: Epic certifications (e.g., Bridges, HL7, Chronicles) are a plus. Experience working with ModMed, Athena, or Cerner is an advantage. Knowledge of US healthcare compliance standards (HIPAA, CMS mandates, etc.). Background in software development (Python, JavaScript, or similar) is a plus. Experience: 4 years required