FHIR API Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The role

The FHIR API Subject Matter Expert will conduct a systematic assessment of the VSAC FHIR API to identify gaps relative to current standards. This person will provide actionable recommendations and monthly presentations to the VSAC team.

What you will do

• Conduct a systematic assessment of the VSAC FHIR API
• Identify gaps relative to current standards
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations
• Deliver a report with findings and recommended changes for alignment with FHIR R4 and R5 specifications
• Provide monthly presentations with updates and practical implementation guidance

Required qualifications

• Deep expertise in HL7 FHIR (R4/R5), FHIR IGs, and terminology services
• Hands-on experience assessing and implementing FHIR APIs
• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards and industry adoption patterns
• Ability to translate specs into practical implementation guidance and understandable language for non-technical team members

About the company

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is a professional service and technology focused organization. They are supporting the User Services and Collection Division (USCD) of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.