Amir Barsoum, Developer in Charlotte, NC, United States
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Amir Barsoum

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Integration Architect and Developer

Charlotte, NC, United States

Toptal member since September 27, 2023

Expertise
SQLServiceNowJira
Bio

Amir has extensive experience as a healthcare IT consultant specializing in Oracle, Cerner Millennium, and system integration. He has worked as a solution architect and analyst with EHR across healthcare organizations in the USA and Canada. With a bachelor's degree in medical technology, Amir is also an expert in change control, issue resolution, Cerner modules, Cerner and client deliverables, SOW adherence and compliance, and Cerner design, testing, implementation, training, and support.

Portfolio

Island Health
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), Cerner PowerChart, Cerner PowerPlans...
Southwest General
Oracle Cerner, Domain Management, User Access Security, BMC Remedy, Bedrock...
Atrium Health
Oracle Cerner, ServiceNow, Software Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting...

Experience

  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) - 20 years
  • Oracle Cerner - 20 years
  • Healthcare IT - 20 years
  • Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - 20 years
  • Cerner PowerChart - 20 years
  • Order Management - 20 years
  • Team Leadership - 13 years
  • IT Project Management - 7 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Healthcare IT, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Oracle Cerner, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

The most amazing...

...project I've been involved in was concerned with optimizing the design, build, configuration, testing, training, and implementation of Cerner Millennium's EHR.

Work Experience

Senior Cerner EMR Integration Consultant

2023 - PRESENT
Island Health
  • Provided the team with the best practice workflow between computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and the laboratory.
  • Helped colleagues build and configure different components, including order entry forms, virtual views, routing requests, label printing, and power plans.
  • Leveraged Jira to document, update, and track issues and tasks.
  • Demoed the design, build, and configuration to the team members as per best practices and Cerner recommendations.
  • Shared all supporting documentation with the team and maintained excellent cross-functional communication.
Technologies: Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), Cerner PowerChart, Cerner PowerPlans, Workflow, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Oracle Cerner, Jira

Senior Integration Architect

2022 - 2023
Southwest General
  • Influenced the solution direction and functionalities related to integration and stability.
  • Provided leadership and guidance regarding integration architecture and participated in build and design activities.
  • Built new user accounts and updated existing ones, maintaining user account security as needed or requested via the BMC Remedy ticket system. I also worked on core and security functions, including building user account access to the EHR system.
  • Worked on BMC Remedy tickets and handled and resolved end-user issues.
  • Leveraged Cerner Millennium tools and utilities, Bedrock, dcpTool, Core's event manager, and code values, sets, and aliases.
Technologies: Oracle Cerner, Domain Management, User Access Security, BMC Remedy, Bedrock, dcpTool

Senior Healthcare Consultant

2020 - 2022
Atrium Health
  • Supported the design, build, testing, and implementation of orders, power plans, power forms, I-View functions, and MPages. I used several tools, including dcpTool, Bedrock, Core Code Builder, Discern Visual Developer, and Olympus.
  • Built order entry forms, code values and sets, custom code sets, order synonyms, virtual views, and routing requests.
  • Set up order reviews, reference texts, order folders, power plans, MPages, and build tasks.
  • Developed data collection worksheets to account for all the required build requests. I also troubleshot and resolved complicated end-user issues leveraging Cerner applications.
  • Participated in all scheduled meetings and presented required information, designs, build progress, and implementation plans.
Technologies: Oracle Cerner, ServiceNow, Software Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cerner Command Language (CCL)

Senior Integration Architect

2017 - 2020
McLaren
  • Led the Cerner laboratory team through multiple interfaces, including McKesson Lab, Quest Diagnostics, Atlas Labs, and Sparrow Laboratories interfaces.
  • Developed data collection worksheets and maintained their data. I also tracked and ensured deliverable completion based on the applicable SOW.
  • Oversaw task progress on planned projects and maintained records of issues and resolutions. I also participated in designing and building laboratory orders, power plans, and power forms.
  • Created basic Cerner Command Language queries, investigated interface issues, and analyzed different message types for various interface feeds.
Technologies: Oracle Cerner, Healthcare, Documentation, Cerner PowerForms, User Access Security, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Cerner Command Language (CCL)

Senior Cerner EMR Integration Consultant

2015 - 2017
Moffitt Cancer Center
  • Worked on the design configuration and built power orders, power plans, power forms, and Cerner application security.
  • Supported the development and optimization of inpatient and outpatient settings and workflows.
  • Worked with Cerner tools and applications, including Bedrock, dcpTool, the order catalog tool, order entry forms, the order sentences tool, document management tools, the content manager, and MPages.
  • Participated in change control meetings to discuss and plan future build and configuration. I documented all my work and shared it effectively with the team and end users.
Technologies: Oracle Cerner, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Cerner Command Language (CCL)

Senior Integration Architect

2014 - 2015
Cape Fear Valley Health
  • Worked with the Cerner ambulatory applications' design, build, testing, training, implementation, and support. I set up and maintained Cerner's core, security, and PowerChart functions.
  • Participated in end-user and colleague training on Cerner's build and configuration.
  • Leveraged Cerner tools and applications, including Bedrock, dcpTool, the core code builder, the content manager, the preference manager, and back-end utilities.
  • Maintained, updated, developed, and ran multiple Cerner Command Language queries. I also investigated multiple front-end and back-end issues and analyzed different message types for interface feed.
  • Documented and shared all workflow processes and system configurations.
Technologies: Oracle Cerner, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Cerner Command Language (CCL), Bedrock, dcpTool, Cerner PowerChart

Senior Integration Architect

2013 - 2014
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
  • Guided the team through designing and building Cerner PowerChart functions. I also enhanced and updated power orders, plans, forms, order entry forms, code sets, code set filters, tasks, and order-task links.
  • Worked with Cerner tools and applications, including Bedrock, dcpTool, the core code builder, the content manager, the preference manager, back-end utilities, and Olympus. I also developed Cerner Command Language audit queries.
  • Tested Cerner applications for the upgrade to a new version. I also trained team members and acted as a subject-matter expert, participating in meetings to discuss design, build, enhancements, and best practices.
  • Documented work and decisions and shared all relevant documentation with the team.
  • Trained end users on Cerner PowerChart functions and cross-trained colleagues on system configurations.
Technologies: Electronic Health Records (EHR), Oracle Cerner, dcpTool, Bedrock, Cerner Command Language (CCL), Cerner PowerChart

Senior Lead Analyst Consultant

2013 - 2013
Adventist Health
  • Designed, tested, and implemented Cerner PowerChart for outpatient and ambulatory facilities. I also managed and coordinated data collection worksheets and used Bedrock or dcpTool to build orders, tasks, power forms, and power orders.
  • Ran testing scripts and identified and resolved issues.
  • Communicated with multiple teams regarding project requirements, deadlines, and expectations. I also trained others on the use of building tools and application functions.
  • Participated in mock and go-live implementations in many clinics, helping physicians, nurses, front-desk personnel, and clinic managers use Cerner PowerChart.
  • Worked with colleagues on the IT ambulatory team and guided them on best practices.
Technologies: Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Oracle Cerner, Cerner PowerChart, Cerner Command Language (CCL)

Experience

System Optimization

This project involved updating the existing order catalog and introducing new orders. I also updated the virtual view and the overall workflow while enhancing the system functions to meet business needs. In addition, my role consisted of demoing the new functions and training end users.

System Implementation for CPOEs, Orders, Documentation, and EMRs

I participated in building, configuring, testing, training, implementing, and providing go-live support of CPOEs, orders, documentation, and electronic medical records (EMRs). I also trained end users on new or updated functionalities, transferring knowledge to peers and colleagues and providing subject-matter expertise and best practice information.

Domain Strategy and System Integration

I ensured all the domains were up to date and functioning appropriately. I researched and requested software upgrades and correction packages as necessary, on top of running a system report to track stability and integrity. In addition, I kept the line of communication open with the vendor and the key players in the organization.

Education

1991 - 1995

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI, USA

Certifications

OCTOBER 2015 - PRESENT

Project Management Professional (PMP)

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

MAY 1995 - PRESENT

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Skills

Tools

Team Track, Jira, BMC Remedy

Platforms

Oracle Cerner, Sunquest

Languages

SQL

Frameworks

Bedrock

Industry Expertise

Healthcare

Storage

Data Integration

Other

Electronic Health Records (EHR), Order Management, Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Healthcare IT, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Medical Software, IT Project Management, Team Leadership, Document Design, Software Troubleshooting, IT Projects, Cerner PowerPlans, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Domain Management, User Access Security, ServiceNow, ESH, Security, Workflow, Documentation, Go-live Support, Cerner Command Language (CCL), IDX, Cerner PowerForms, IT Program Management, App Integration, Health IT, dcpTool, Cerner PowerChart, Hardware Troubleshooting, Core

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