Athena Integration and Solution Architect

Overview

Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists, and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities, and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality. 

The Athena Integration & Solution Architect is responsible for analyzing user, business, clinical, and system requirements and designing, documenting, testing, modifying, and implementing computer systems, applications, interfaces, APIs, and data integration solutions that securely and reliably exchange data across athenaOne, Athena Health Marketplace applications, third-party vendors, and enterprise systems. This role applies advanced systems analysis and application architecture expertise to develop technical specifications, design integration patterns, evaluate system performance, and direct the configuration and modification of computer systems using HL7, FHIR, RESTful APIs, and other healthcare interoperability standards.

Responsibilities

Healthcare Data Integration Architecture

• Analyze current and future-state computer system capabilities, integration requirements, and workflow needs to establish architecture standards and technical specifications for Athena and other practice management solutions.
• Design, document, and implement future-state computer system architectures and integration approaches for existing and new technology ecosystems.
• Perform systems analysis with product, clinical, operational, and technology stakeholders to define integration requirements and maintain the interoperability roadmap for athenaOne, Marketplace applications, and third-party systems.
• Translate organizational strategy, clinical priorities, and user requirements into executable technical designs for integrations, automation, application configuration, and data enablement capabilities.
• Evaluate Athena Health features, Marketplace offerings, APIs, and interoperability standards to determine required system design, configuration, testing, and implementation approaches.
• Design scalable, maintainable integration solutions that support system reliability, performance, security, and long-term platform modification needs.
• Identify automation opportunities and design the technical modifications, application configurations, and integration logic needed to improve system efficiency and effectiveness.

• Design and govern end-to-end healthcare data integration architectures using HL7 v2, FHIR, and RESTful APIs.
• Define integration patterns for real-time, near-real-time, and batch data exchange across Athena Health, Marketplace apps, and third-party systems.
• Ensure consistent handling of patient identity, encounters, clinical events, orders, results, and claims data.

Athena Health, Marketplace & Third‑Party Integrations

• Architect integrations using Athena Health APIs, Marketplace‑supported interfaces, and standards-based messaging.
• Design and oversee HL7-based integrations for clinical and operational workflows where applicable.
• Lead FHIR-based integration strategies for modern interoperability, data access, and third-party enablement to improve patient and clinician experience
• Evaluate when to use native Athena interfaces vs. Marketplace apps vs. external API/FHIR integrations to deliver scalable solutions

• Ensure integrations are resilient, observable, and support retry, reconciliation, and auditing.

Product Roadmap & Strategy

• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for integration, interoperability, application architecture, and data platform capabilities based on systems analysis, user requirements, and platform performance needs.
• Apply advanced knowledge of computer systems, application architecture, healthcare interoperability standards, and data exchange methods to design solutions that meet business, clinical, regulatory, security, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate vendor platforms, EMR capabilities, and healthcare technology ecosystems from a technical architecture perspective, including interface options, API functionality, interoperability constraints, system performance, and implementation feasibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing systems analysis, application architecture, integration design, technical documentation, testing, implementation, and modification of computer systems and enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, software implementation methods, systems governance frameworks, security requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and modifying large-scale application portfolios, integration platforms, and data exchange solutions to support enterprise technology requirements.
• Experience designing, configuring, testing, and implementing automation technologies, application workflows, and system integrations in a business or healthcare technology environment.
• In-depth knowledge of application architecture, interoperability standards, integration engines, APIs, data structures, analytics platforms, and system performance considerations.
• Proven track record of leading technical solution design and system implementation efforts from requirements analysis through testing, deployment, monitoring, and post-implementation optimization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements, including HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulations.
• Experience managing technology initiatives within the healthcare sector, focusing on improving patient care and operational efficiency.
• Understanding of healthcare-specific challenges and opportunities related to technology adoption and integration.
• Strong experience managing SaaS solutions, including vendor selection, integration, and performance management.
• Ability to assess vendor-provided systems, integration capabilities, interface specifications, and platform performance to determine technical fit and implementation approach.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, application architecture design, systems analysis, and technical solution design, ensuring computer systems and applications are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with technology strategy.

We’re here for you—both personally and professionally.

Our benefits are designed to support you and your family at every stage of life. From health and wellness to financial security and career growth, we offer a comprehensive package to help you thrive.

Here’s a look at what we offer:

• Health Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility benefits, and supplemental insurance options.

• Paid Time Off

                     Vacation, personal days, and paid holidays to help you recharge.

• Financial & Retirement Planning

401(k) with employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

• Income Protection

Short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, basic life insurance, and optional additional coverage.

• Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.

• Professional Development

     Opportunities and resources to support your career growth.