Kirby Knight

Experience

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  Netmed Transctiption

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  Systems Analyst

  • Project Manager - HL7 Interfaces. Managed the deployment of HL7 compliant interfaces betweem our transcription system and hospital and clinic electronic medical records systems.• Project Manager - Deployment of Nortel IP Flex phone system. Lead our team in the selection and deployment of and IP Flex phone system. Worked with outside vendors to ensure the phone system was deployed on time and at our budget. The implementation of this system will provide a cost savings that will pay for the system in 2½ years.• Project Manager – SageCRM application for NetMed Transcription. Used system analysis tools and techniques to gather end user requirements. Used end user requirements to assist in the selection of our web based Customer Relationship Management system. Deployed CRM and trained end users.• Team Member – Deployment of WebChart MD. Assisted in the deployment and management of an enterprise medical transcription system.• Team Lead - Responsible for research, purchasing, and deployment of all enterprise applications and infrastructure.• Project Manager – ERP rollout at Network Reporting. Responsible for the researching, selecting and deploying a SQL based scheduling/billing system.• Team Member - Assisted in writing a proposal in response to RFP to secure a contract from the State of Michigan.• Project Manager - Created company policies and procedures governing corporate security, email and Internet usage, access control, and incident response. Show less

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  RCAPS

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Intern
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  NETWORK REPORTING

  May 2003 - Jan 2010

  SYSTEMS ANALYST

  Assisted in the deployment and management of a enterprise medical transcription systemDeployed and maintained SQL based scheduling/billing systemAssisted in the development of training materials, interactive web based help system, and training of end usersInstalled, configured and administered Microsoft SQL 2000 servers and Exchange 2003 server Responsible for the research, selection, and deployment of enterprise applications and infrastructureManaged vendors and staff members in the successful deployment of applications with budgets of over $100,000Served on the management team at Network ReportingWorked with developers in the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of various applicationsDeveloped and delivered presentations to law firms showing them how our services can help their firmsWorked with vendors and hospitals/clinics on integration of EMR and Vianeta E-Harmony transcription systemAssisted in the development of training for end users Show less

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  MedQuist

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

  Implentations Engineer

  Works as part of a team to ensure that customer accounts are implemented and maintained according to established standards and customer requirements. Works with project and account managers to assess and plan Spheris software solutions. Responsible for software installation, account creation, HIS interface design, templates/Style sheet scripting, SQL queries, A-Z testing, and backup/recovery procedures.Job Responsibilities:• Write SQL queries and stored procedures specifically for MS SQL• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems• Setup interface configurations for HL7 protocol• Create an account and associated records on Spheris platform• Write Visual Basic, JavaScript, XML, XSL, and ASP scripts• Configure delivery mechanisms• Participate in internal and external conference calls• Perform other duties as assignedDecision-Making:-Changes or modifications in configuration settings for an account that is live without effecting customer workflow.-Implementing new accounts, troubleshooting and resolving customer issues in a timely manner Show less

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  Hurley Medical Center

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Senior Systems Analyst

  • Lead interface team in the development, deployment, and monitoring of all interfaces• Designed, built, and deployed the following interfaces for the Epic implementation • Epic to Siemens Invision bi-directional ADT • Medical device inegration • Lawson materials management • Healthtouch dietary orders • OBIX fetal monitoring• iSite PACS• Dolbey Fusion• Novius• Excelera• WITT• Migrated current interfaces from the Openhub engine to the Cloverleaf engine Show less

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  MaxIT Healthcare

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2012

  Senior Consultant

  Worked as an EDI Bridges team member on a Epic deployment. Our team was responsible for deploying interfaces for the following systems:• SunQuest• CoPath• OnBase• Surescripts• ExText• Muse• Lumedx• Xcelera• Neuro WorkBench• Merge PACS• MRS• Syngo• Powerscribe• Pyxis• GE CPN• Health Touch• PMM• Philips Monitors• Midas• Nurse Call• Telcor• Atlas• Teletracking• MDCH

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  Encore Health Resources

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2013

  Senior Consultant

  I was the lead interface developer for ADT and device integration. The following ADT interfaces were built, tested, and deployed for this Epic deployment.• 3M• Allscripts• CBORD• FusionText• GE-CPN• HallRad Mosaiq• ISITE PACS• IV Robot • McKesson • Meditech• Midas• Sentri-7• Siemens Cardiology • Onbase• Arrendale Assoc • GE-Critical Care Aware Gateway• GE-Echo Cardiology• Medi-Mobile• Philips Carevue/intelivue• Philips Tracemaster• Meditech Show less

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  Integration Solutions at UnityPoint Health

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Senior Consultant

  Analyzed, developed, and deployed the following interfaces.• Optum - Computer Assisted Coding interfaces • Sunquest Lab for CAC • Sunquest RAD for CAC • Documentation for CAC • Epic ADT for CAC• Morrisey Provider - MFN• Teletracking• CBORD dietary orders• Device integration - Carescape and iSirona• Pyxis• Intermedix

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  Munson Medical Center

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2016

  Senior System Analyst

  Lead team of interface consultants responsible for converting interfaces from Impact to Mirth.Designed and developed ADT, lab results, radiology results, cardiology results, provider MFN, transcription, and scanned document interfaces for 3M computer assisted coding.Interface development using the Mirth interface engine for the following systems.Cerner, 3MCAC, eClinical Works, Nextgen, Muse, Xper, Pyxis, MRS

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  Clinicient

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2022

  Lead team of five engineers responsible for creating reusable interoperability for our EMR platform.Collaborated with vendors and product owners to expand our digital product offerings.Mentored developers, support staff, and product owners in interoperability, HL7, EDI and API integrations.Provided architecture and design guidance with an emphasis on reusable interoperability, performance and scalability.Member of a team responsible for migrating our on-prem infrastructure to the Azure public cloud.Support the existing integrations as needed to meet client requirements and HIPAA compliance.Coordinated weekly releases of new and improved interoperability features. Show less

  • Sr. Manager, Integration and Interoperability (Acquired by WebPT)

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Clinical Interface Engineer

    Nov 2016 - Apr 2021
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  WebPT

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Sr. Manager, Integration and Interoperability

  Lead a team of seven engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment.Worked within the architects to design and deploy FHIR based messaging, using the latest AWS offerings.Provided hands on technical experience/coaching for my direct reports.Encouraged and supported delivering high-quality software using Agile/Scrum best practices.

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  Stellar Health

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Sr. Product Manager - Data Platform

  Work with internal and external team to present integration capabilities and technology to our stakeholders.Worked with the engineering team to bring our first scheduling integration live.Created documentation to enable the implementation and support of integrations.Worked with the engineering team to identify, resolve, and deploy improvements.Lead the scrum team and all associated scrum ceremonies.Performed as a liaison between the Engineering Mangers, Software Engineers, and Staff Engineers. Show less

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  Engooden Health

  Mar 2023 - Apr 2024

  Lead Integration Engineer (Acquired by SelectQuote)

  Successfully completed our inaugural integration with Epic, utilizing the existing Kit and Caboodle architecture for patient imports and outbound HL7 V2 DFT and ORU messages.Managed vendor relationships, collaborating closely with Epic's vendor services and Eclinical Works' interoperability teams.Spearheaded the development of a strategic framework for future integrations, emphasizing the utilization of FHIR.Guided and led the engineering team in the successful execution of a proof-of-concept for FHIR-based integrations.Oversaw, enhanced, and provided support for existing integrations, leveraging tools such as Mirth Connect, AWS, Redis, and S3. Show less

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  SelectQuote Insurance Services

  Apr 2024 - now

  Lead HCIT Engineer