What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr EDI Tester / Lead position at Spar Information Systems?
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced US Healthcare EDI Test Lead to oversee and manage the testing of EDI 27X transactions (270/271, 276/277, 278, etc.). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare EDI transactions, testing methodologies, and compliance with HIPAA and ANSI X12 standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the testing efforts for 27X EDI transactions (Eligibility & Benefit Inquiry/Response, Claim Status, Prior Authorization, etc.).
- Develop test strategies, test plans, and test cases for EDI transactions.
- Conduct functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing of EDI transactions.
- Validate EDI files for structure, compliance, and business rules.
- Perform data mapping and verification against HIPAA and X12 standards.
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and external trading partners to resolve EDI-related issues.
- Utilize testing tools (e.g., Edifecs, Postman, SoapUI, SQL, etc.) to validate EDI transactions.
- Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, HP ALM, or similar tools.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ANSI X12, and other regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior testers.
- Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and coordinate with stakeholders for sign-off.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in US Healthcare EDI testing.
- Strong expertise in EDI 27X transactions (270/271, 276/277, 278, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with HIPAA X12, ANSI X12, and EDI validation tools.
- Experience with SQL queries to validate backend data.
- Familiarity with EDI tools like Edifecs or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Payers.
- Experience with API testing (SOAP/REST) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills to manage testing teams and stakeholders.
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